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Episode 429
From Countdown
Episode 429 was broadcast on 13 May 1986, as part of Series 9.
Chris Hall played John Diamond, with John Diamond winning 40 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Steve Jones, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Hall | Score | John Diamond | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PFARPOUGT | RAGOUT | 6 – 0 | GROUP | APPORT*, FUGATO*, RAGTOP* | 6 |
| 2 | SOIWLUSTI | SOILS | 11 – 5 | WILTS | SLUITS*, TULSIS* | 12 |
| 3 | DSEORNIQE | DRONES | 17 – 11 | DRONES | DENIERS*, ENDORSE, INDORSE, NEREIDS*, RESINED*, ROSINED* | 19 |
| 4 | 8 2 1 7 5 10 → 974 | — | 17 – 11 | — |
CV: 974 = (8 × 10 + 1) × (7 + 5) + 2 |
29 |
| 5 | RGOASELTR | LARGEST | 17 – 19 | GLOATERS | LEGATORS, REALTORS*, RELATORS* | 37 |
| 6 | STHAUMEBT | BATHS | 17 – 25 | THUMBS | BATTUES*, MUTATES*, SHMATTE* | 44 |
| 7 | EAVCIGMOP | VOICE | 22 – 30 | MAGIC | MAGPIE, POMACE* | 50 |
| 8 | 75 100 10 3 6 9 → 499 | 489
6 × 75 + 3 × 10 + 9 |
27 – 30 | — |
CV: 499 = (75 − 9) × 6 + 100 + 3 |
60 |
| 9 | EECFNQRYU | 27 – 40 | FREQUENCY
(20.5 seconds) |
70 |
