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Episode 440
From Countdown
Episode 440 was broadcast on 28 May 1986, and was the third quarter-final of Series 9.
Alan Lee played Laurie Puddefoot, with Alan Lee winning 49 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Lee | Score | Laurie Puddefoot | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BNARIELTI | entrail ☓ | 0 – 5 | LEARN | BILINEAR*, INERTIAL | 8 |
| 2 | AEISRGTVC | gravest ☓6 | 0 – 12 | RACIEST | AGRESTIC*, CIGARETS*, VIRGATES | 16 |
| 3 | LMAEYHINT | THINLY | 6 – 18 | TIMELY | HYMENIAL* | 24 |
| 4 | 50 5 7 8 6 3 → 403 | 403
50 × 8 + 3 |
16 – 28 | 403
50 × 8 + 3 |
|
34 |
| 5 | AOUORSDCG | DOORS | 16 – 34 | GUARDS | COUGARS | 41 |
| 6 | LTAWUPAGE | PALATE | 22 – 40 | PLAGUE | PLATEAU* | 48 |
| 7 | OEANTKSRP | TANKERS | 29 – 47 | TANKERS | ENTRAPS*, PARENTS, PASTERN*, RANKEST*, SPANKER*, TREPANS* | 55 |
| 8 | 25 4 5 8 3 3 → 401 | 401
(8 + 5 + 3) × 25 + 4 − 3 |
39 – 47 | 400 |
|
65 |
| 9 | UUIIOCDSJ | JUDICIOUS
(2.5 seconds) |
49 – 47 | 75 |
