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Episode 422
From Countdown
Episode 422 was broadcast on 2 May 1986, as part of Series 9.
Eddie Murphy played Yvette Bach, with Eddie Murphy winning 46 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Eddie Murphy | Score | Yvette Bach | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NNWEDOLHI | WIDEN | 0 – 6 | WHINED | DOLINE*, HONIED*, HOWLED, INDOLE*, LINDEN*, ONLINE*, WHILED* | 6 |
| 2 | SRTAAULSO | STARS | 0 – 13 | ASSAULT | AROUSALS* | 14 |
| 3 | EAWKSDOEL | WALKED | 6 – 19 | WEASEL | WALDOES* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 8 5 3 2 4 → 844 | 833 | 6 – 19 | 860 |
CV: 844 = (75 − 5) × 3 × 4 + 8 ÷ 2 |
31 |
| 5 | EIUYSMTDE | STYMIED | 13 – 19 | SUITED | EIUSDEM*, TIMESED* | 38 |
| 6 | PRIVTEANB | PRIVATE | 20 – 26 | PRIVATE | PAINTER*, PERTAIN*, REPAINT*, VIBRANT*, VIBRATE | 45 |
| 7 | CTUABMOEV | COMBAT | 26 – 26 | OVATE | AVOCET*, OCTAVE* | 51 |
| 8 | 50 75 10 5 8 8 → 602 | 602
75 × 8 + 10 ÷ 5 |
36 – 26 | — |
|
61 |
| 9 | BCGLMNRUI | CRUMBLING
(12 seconds) |
46 – 26 | 71 |
