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Episode 421
From Countdown
Episode 421 was broadcast on 1 May 1986, as part of Series 9.
David White played Yvette Bach, with Yvette Bach winning 42 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | David White | Score | Yvette Bach | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SSCNAESLO | scenes ☓ | 0 – 7 | CLASSES | CASSONES* | 8 |
2 | TRFOEPDAG | FORAGED | 7 – 7 | PARTD | PORTAGED* | 16 |
3 | FDTGEOCRO | FOOTED | 13 – 13 | FORGED | CROFTED | 23 |
4 | 50 1 7 9 8 5 → 824 | 821
(50 + 1) × (9 − 7) × 8 + 5 |
20 – 13 | — |
CV: 824 = (50 + 1) × (9 + 7) + 8 |
33 |
5 | EOINDHFAS | SHINED | 26 – 19 | FIENDS | FASHIONED | 51 |
6 | VTKEYSIES | stives ☓ | 26 – 25 | SKIVES | SIEVES*, SKEETS*, SKITES* | 57 |
7 | TGARIANRT | TARTING | 33 – 25 | ARRANT | ARRAIGN*, GRANITA*, RATTING*, TARRING* | 64 |
8 | 3 4 6 1 5 9 → 457 | 453 | 33 – 32 | 454
5 × 9 × (6 + 4) + 3 + 1 |
CV: 457 = (9 × 5 + 1) × (6 + 4) − 3 |
74 |
9 | TOOQUAINT | 33 – 42 | QUOTATION
(12.75 seconds) |
84 |