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Episode 364
From Countdown
Episode 364 was broadcast on 10 February 1986, as part of Series 8.
David Learner played Paul Hunter, with Paul Hunter winning 43 - 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Steve Jones, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Learner | Score | Paul Hunter | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DNPIETLIY | PLENTY | 6 – 6 | PLENTY | INEPTLY*, TEPIDLY* | 7 |
| 2 | AOETBHEGR | BOATER | 12 – 12 | BOTHER | BREATHE, HERBAGE* | 14 |
| 3 | TIQDBXAES | ABIDEST | 19 – 12 | BASTED | BASTIDE* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 1 9 5 2 8 → 943 | 944 ☓ | 19 – 19 | 942
((8 x 5) - 2) x 25 - (9 - 1) |
CV: 943 = ((5 x 25) - (9 - 2)) x 8 - 1 |
31 |
| 5 | AIEMDHTDI | TIDIED | 25 – 19 | AIMED | DIADEM, MITHAI* | 37 |
| 6 | VORJNGIEF | ROVING | 25 – 26 | FOREIGN | FORGIVEN* | 45 |
| 7 | DAETULVKE | VALUED | 25 – 33 | VAULTED | DEVALUE*, VALETED* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 2 5 9 7 10 → 805 | — | 25 – 33 | — |
CV: 805 = (2 + 7) x 9 x 10 - 5 |
62 |
| 9 | RACELIGHT | 25 – 43 | LETHARGIC
(5 seconds) |
72 |
