Episode 430
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Episode 430 was broadcast on 14 May 1986, as part of Series 9.
Alison Heath played John Diamond, with Alison Heath winning 31 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rula Lenska, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alison Heath | Score | John Diamond | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CGNEATNUE | GANNET | 6 – 0 | AGENT/GAUNT | CANTEEN*, CUNEATE*, UNEATEN | 7 |
| 2 | AECRIDNAT | CRANED | 6 – 7 | TRANCED | CARINATED*, ERADICANT* | 25 |
| 3 | TYRESAWHE | WASHER | 6 – 14 | WHEREAT | WEATHERS, WREATHES | 33 |
| 4 | 75 10 6 4 8 3 → 437 | 437
75 × 6 − (10 + 3) |
16 – 14 | — |
|
43 |
| 5 | OMTABOGIE | boogie ☓ | 16 – 19 | BOGIE | MEGABIT* | 50 |
| 6 | LUTERMOPG | GROUP | 21 – 19 | moulter ☓ | PROMULGE* | 58 |
| 7 | HUTENDOTG | GUTTED | 21 – 26 | TOUGHEN | THONGED*, TONGUED*, TOUGHED* | 65 |
| 8 | 100 2 1 3 3 8 → 977 | 977
(100 − (3 − 1)) × (2 + 8) − 3 |
31 – 26 | 990 |
|
75 |
| 9 | TREEFPICM | 31 – 26 | IMPERFECT | 85 |