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Episode 438
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Episode 438 was broadcast on 26 May 1986, and was the first quarter-final of Series 9.
Anne Tipp played David Trace, with David Trace winning 52 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Anne Tipp | Score | David Trace | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PZDOESLOD | slooped ☓ | 0 – 7 | POODLES | DOODLES*, PODZOLS*, POODLED*, SPOOLED | 7 |
| 2 | TDUASFEYT | SAFETY | 6 – 13 | STATUE | DAFTEST, STATUED | 14 |
| 3 | PRLIESQOG | PLIERS | 6 – 20 | SPOILER | GLORIES*, PORGIES*, PROLEGS* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 75 8 10 4 3 → 918 | 904 | 6 – 30 | 918
(8 + 4) × 75 + 25 − 10 + 3 |
|
31 |
| 5 | EWBDASRON | WANDERS | 13 – 37 | WONDERS | BANDORES*, BROADENS, SOWBREAD* | 39 |
| 6 | XSHNEUETJ | SHEET | 18 – 42 | SHEEN | ENTHUSE | 46 |
| 7 | RBSAIMNES | BASINS | 24 – 42 | barminess ☓ | SEMINARS | 54 |
| 8 | 100 3 7 2 7 4 → 506 | 505 | 24 – 52 | 506
(7 ÷ 7 + 4) × 100 + 3 × 2 |
|
64 |
| 9 | IAMONEPUN | PNEUMONIA
(2 seconds) |
34 – 52 | 74 |
