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) x 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) x 100) + (3 x 2)		64
9	IAMONEPUN	PNEUMONIA (2 seconds)	34 – 52			74