Episode 373
From Countdown
Episode 373 was broadcast on 21 February 1986, as part of Series 8.
Y.T. (Paul White) played Tim Ramsey, with Y.T. (Paul White) winning 45 - 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Hilary McGlynn.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | YT | Score | Tim Ramsey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEOYHNRTR | ROTARY | 0 – 7 | ANOTHER | ANOTHERY* | 8 |
| 2 | SLVPAOEFO | SLAVE | 0 – 13 | FLOOES | LOAVES, ASLOPE*, FOVEAL* | 14 |
| 3 | UAESDRWHO | SHARED | 6 – 19 | HOUSED | SHADOWER* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 100 9 1 10 7 → 269 | 266
(9 - 7) x 100 + (75 - (10 - 1)) |
13 – 19 | 274 |
CV: 269 = ((100 - 75) + 1) x 10 + 9 |
32 |
| 5 | LSQWAENDU | LANES | 18 – 24 | DALES | UNLADES* | 39 |
| 6 | EIASWTDCU | WAITED | 24 – 30 | WASTED | WAISTED, DACITES*, SIDECUT* | 46 |
| 7 | PFRSEOAHB | HOPERS | 30 – 36 | POSHER | PREFABS* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 100 8 2 6 1 → 861 | 861
(100 + 6) x 8 + ((25 + 1) / 2) |
40 – 36 | 856 |
|
63 |
| 9 | SMOOTHALE | 40 – 36 | LOATHSOME | 73 |
