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Episode 362
From Countdown
Episode 362 was broadcast on 6 February 1986, as part of Series 8.
Michael Purdie played Clive Spate, with Clive Spate winning 70 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Steve Jones, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Purdie | Score | Clive Spate | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UEOECTHLD | TOUCHED | 7 – 7 | CLOTHED | CLOUTED*, ELOCUTE | 7 |
| 2 | UAEXTSHOS | SHOUTS | 7 – 15 | EXHAUSTS | 15 | |
| 3 | EEAILTYNR | ENTRAIL | 14 – 22 | REALITY | ENTAILER, ENTIRELY, INTERLAY*, TREENAIL* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 50 4 6 3 2 → 341 | 342
50 × (4 + 3) − (6 + 2) |
21 – 29 | 340
3 × 100 + 50 − (6 + 4) |
CV: 341 = 4 × 100 − (50 + 6 + 3) |
33 |
| 5 | OAFDESMTR | DEFORMS | 28 – 36 | STORMED | FOREMAST*, FORMATES | 41 |
| 6 | IIOUTVSRE | virtuoes ☓ | 28 – 43 | VISITOR | VIRTUOSI, VITREOUS* | 49 |
| 7 | OEOZSMENY | SNOOZE | 28 – 50 | ENZYMES | SOMEONE | 56 |
| 8 | 25 75 2 6 9 7 → 714 | 713 | 28 – 60 | 714
9 × 75 + 25 + 7 × 2 |
|
66 |
| 9 | HELPMEEAR | 28 – 70 | EPHEMERAL
(1 second) |
76 |
