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Episode 392
From Countdown
Episode 392 was broadcast on 20 March 1986, and was the second quarter-final of Series 8.
Andy Keeble played Dorothy Bailey, with Andy Keeble winning 39 - 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andy Keeble | Score | Dorothy Bailey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OIETWPCIT | TWICE | 5 – 0 | piece ☓ | POETIC*, PTOTIC*, TIPTOE | 6 |
| 2 | EAIGPDTEQ | TAPED | 10 – 5 | PAGED | IDEATE | 12 |
| 3 | AEOBYDRAS | BRAYED | 16 – 11 | ABODES | SEABOARD | 20 |
| 4 | 75 100 3 10 1 8 → 381 | 382 | 16 – 21 | 381
(3 x 100) + (8 x 10) + 1 |
|
30 |
| 5 | UAETNSRFA | SAUNTER | 23 – 21 | FARES | AFTERSUN* | 38 |
| 6 | EOETBWVTI | bottie ☓ | 23 – 26 | TWEET | BOITE*, BOTTE*, BOWIE*, TWITE* | 43 |
| 7 | RBEOYDINS | BODIES | 29 – 32 | BODIES | BRYONIES | 51 |
| 8 | 25 3 3 5 10 8 → 696 | 700 ☓ | 29 – 32 | — |
CV: 696 = ((25 x 3) + 10 + 5 - 3) x 8 |
61 |
| 9 | MORALCOOK | CLOAKROOM
(6.875 seconds) |
39 – 32 | 71 |
