Episode 411
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Episode 411 was broadcast on 17 April 1986, as part of Series 9.
Denis Baines played David Trace, with David Trace winning 55 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Denis Baines | Score | David Trace | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EDOTNGIPG | PIGEON | 0 – 7 | POINTED | 7 | |
| 2 | SNEAGTENU | NEGATES | 7 – 14 | NEGATES | GANNETS, NEATENS*, UNEATEN* | 14 |
| 3 | WATPEORDA | ADAPTER | 14 – 14 | WARPED | ADAPTOR, ADOPTER*, READOPT* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 25 1 4 2 5 → 861 | — | 14 – 14 | 854 ☓ |
CV: 861 = ((50 − 2) × 5 − 25) × 4 + 1 |
31 |
| 5 | GMEASTILL | limits ☓ | 14 – 21 | MALLETS | LEGALISM*, LEGALIST*, STILLAGE*, TILLAGES | 39 |
| 6 | EIECDRWHO | CHOWDER | 21 – 28 | CHOWDER | CHEERIO*, CHEWIER*, COHERED*, COWERED*, COWHERD*, COWHIDE*, CROWDIE* | 46 |
| 7 | ANTESOFDU | FONDUES | 28 – 35 | FONDEST | ASTOUND*, DONATES*, FANTODS*, SNAFUED*, SNOUTED*, SOUTANE* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 2 6 10 1 4 → 355 | 351 | 28 – 45 | 355
(10 + 4) × 25 + 6 − 1 |
|
63 |
| 9 | OETRYITON | 28 – 55 | NOTORIETY
(2.5 seconds) |
73 |
