Episode 428
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Episode 428 was broadcast on 12 May 1986, as part of Series 9.
Jill Campbell played John Diamond, with John Diamond winning 44 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Steve Jones, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jill Campbell | Score | John Diamond | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIOTJRAWN | RATION | 6 – 0 | AORTA | JANITOR, WAITRON* | 7 |
| 2 | CMBIEASHI | CHASM | 11 – 5 | CHIME | CHAMISE*, IAMBICS | 14 |
| 3 | AEICNWKNE | WINCE | 16 – 10 | WAKEN | CANINE, WEAKEN | 20 |
| 4 | 10 5 1 8 6 7 → 249 | — | 16 – 20 | 249
10 × 5 × (6 − 1) − (8 − 7) |
|
30 |
| 5 | UARMEDYIT | DREAMY | 22 – 26 | DREAMY | DAYTIME*, DIETARY*, MATURED, MURIATE*, READMIT | 37 |
| 6 | EAUARSNDL | LAUNDERS | 30 – 26 | sureal ☓ | ADRENALS*, LURDANES* | 45 |
| 7 | VTSOIALNE | stalion ☓ | 30 – 34 | VIOLATES | NOVELIST*, TOENAILS* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 2 8 7 3 10 → 465 | 465
75 × 2 × 3 + 7 + 8 |
40 – 34 | — |
|
63 |
| 9 | QGNNRUIII | 40 – 44 | INQUIRING
(6.67 seconds) |
73 |
