Episode 431

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Episode 431 was broadcast on 15 May 1986, as part of Series 9.

Alison Heath played Alan Lee, with Alan Lee winning 50 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rula Lenska, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Alison Heath	Score	Alan Lee	Others	Max.
1	TRDIOSNSE	NOISES	0 – 7	STORIES	STEROIDS	8
2	QROGSIETO	OGRES	0 – 14	GORIEST	GOITERS, GOITRES, GOOIEST*, GOOSIER*, SOOTIER*	15
3	DZGSAOIKA	GOADS	5 – 19	GOADS	ADAGIOS*	22
4	75 10 5 2 5 6 → 561	560 ☓	5 – 24	569 (5 + 2) × 75 + 5 × 10 − 6	CV: 561 = (75 − 5) × (10 − 2) + 6 − 5	32
5	DTEASDYIL	STEADY	5 – 32	STEADILY	DIALYSED*	40
6	AOEFTHARI	FATHER	11 – 38	FATHER	HETAIRA	47
7	NBOIPLEAW	PLANE	16 – 43	BLOWN	BIPLANE, BOWLINE, OPALINE*	54
8	25 7 6 4 4 10 → 506	507 (10 + 6 + 4) × 25 + 7	23 – 50	507 (10 + 6 + 4) × 25 + 7	CV: 506 = (25 + 6) × 4 × 4 + 10	64
9	ENBIGCONK	BECKONING (11 seconds)	33 – 50			74