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Episode 407

From Countdown

Episode 407 was broadcast on 11 April 1986, as part of Series 9.

Paul Kaye played David Trace, with David Trace winning 35 – 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Paul Kaye Score David Trace Others Max.
1 EHUBLFOTA fumble ☓ 0 – 5 FABLE BOATFUL*, HATEFUL* 7
2 DEUGTPANO NOTEPAD 7 – 5 NOUGAT POUNDAGE* 15
3 SYEQDAONR DRONES 13 – 11 DRONES NOYADES* 22
4 75 100 6 7 7 1 → 916 13 – 16 907
(6 + 7 − 1) × 75 + 7

CV: 916 = (100 + 6) × (7 + 1) + 75 − 7

32
5 OVGESNUTR TONGUES 20 – 23 SURGEON STURGEON 40
6 NLIAOSCKA LOINS 25 – 28 ALIAS ASOCIAL*, OILCANS* 47
7 NGISOGZED DESIGN 25 – 35 EDGINGS DINGOES*, DOGGIES*, SNIGGED*, SNOGGED 54
8 25 2 2 3 5 7 → 721 25 – 35 722 ☓

CV: 721 = (2 × 2 × 25 + 3) × 7

64
9 TRUFFLEGO 25 – 35 FORGETFUL 74