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Episode 405
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Episode 405 was broadcast on 9 April 1986, as part of Series 9.
Tony Jenner played David Trace, with David Trace winning 61 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Starting from this episode, Countdown was back to square one for the second time to discover new eventual finalists and series champions post-Championship of Champions II.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tony Jenner | Score | David Trace | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NGDUIRJAX | DURING | 6 – 6 | DURING | ADJURING | 8 |
| 2 | OILYATRAM | MARITAL | 13 – 13 | MARITAL | AMORALITY | 26 |
| 3 | BCTOAHSEW | WHOSE | 13 – 20 | WATCHES | BATCHES*, BOTCHES* | 33 |
| 4 | 25 50 7 3 8 3 → 278 | 275 | 13 – 30 | 278
25 × (8 + 3) + 3 |
|
43 |
| 5 | IOTSVADIR | DIVOTS | 19 – 36 | IDIOTS | OVARITIS* | 51 |
| 6 | HCTSEAEIV | HEAVIEST | 27 – 44 | ACHIEVES | VESICATE | 59 |
| 7 | LPAEBISPT | APPLIES | 34 – 51 | TALIPES | EPIBLAST | 67 |
| 8 | 100 25 3 9 7 10 → 932 | 932
9 × 100 + 25 + 10 − 3 |
44 – 61 | 932
9 × 100 + 25 + 7 |
|
77 |
| 9 | CRACISTAS | 44 – 61 | SARCASTIC | 87 |
