Episode 407
From Countdown
Episode 407 was broadcast on 11 April 1986, as part of Series 9.
Paul Kaye played David Trace, with David Trace winning 35 - 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Paul Kaye | Score | David Trace | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EHUBLFOTA | fumble ☓ | 0 – 5 | FABLE | BOATFUL*, HATEFUL* | 7 |
| 2 | DEUGTPANO | NOTEPAD | 7 – 5 | NOUGAT | POUNDAGE* | 15 |
| 3 | SYEQDAONR | DRONES | 13 – 11 | DRONES | NOYADES* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 100 6 7 7 1 → 916 | — | 13 – 16 | 907
((6 + 7 - 1) x 75) + 7 |
CV: 916 = ((100 + 6) x (7 + 1)) + 75 - 7 |
32 |
| 5 | OVGESNUTR | TONGUES | 20 – 23 | SURGEON | STURGEON | 40 |
| 6 | NLIAOSCKA | LOINS | 25 – 28 | ALIAS | ASOCIAL*, OILCANS* | 47 |
| 7 | NGISOGZED | DESIGN | 25 – 35 | EDGINGS | DINGOES*, DOGGIES*, SNIGGED*, SNOGGED | 54 |
| 8 | 25 2 2 3 5 7 → 721 | — | 25 – 35 | 722 ☓ |
CV: 721 = ((2 x 2 x 25) + 3) x 7 |
64 |
| 9 | TRUFFLEGO | 25 – 35 | FORGETFUL | 74 |