Episode 400

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Episode 400 was broadcast on 2 April 1986, as part of Championship of Champions II.

Julian Hough played Laurie Silver, with Laurie Silver winning 57 - 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Julian Hough	Score	Laurie Silver	Others	Max.
1	IAEGDRTAN	TRAGEDIAN	18 – 18	TRAGEDIAN		18
2	WFHIEODGN	HEWING	18 – 25	WIDGEON	WENDIGO*, WHINGED*	25
3	IOBSIHCET	BOTHIES	25 – 32	BITCHES	BIOETHICS*	43
4	100 50 8 8 6 1 → 106	106 100 + 6	35 – 42	106 (((8 / 8) + 1) x 50) + 6		53
5	GYTDOAAVS	GOATS	40 – 47	GOATS	STODGY, TODAYS*	59
6	ITYREOMWL	moeity ☓	40 – 53	TROWEL	MOTLIER*	66
7	XGTIARJIW	WAIT	44 – 57	WRIT	TRAGI*	71
8	1 2 6 4 1 4 → 541	—	44 – 57	384	CV: 384 Best: 384 = 4 x 2 x 6 x (1 + 1) x 4	71
9	aeglnrrst*	STRANGLER (1 second)	54 – 57			81