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Episode 439

From Countdown

Episode 439 was broadcast on 27 May 1986, and was the second quarter-final of Series 9.

Mick Keeble played Geoff Taylor, with Mick Keeble winning 52 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Mick Keeble Score Geoff Taylor Others Max.
1 DATRISTON RATIONS 7 – 7 RATIONS INTRADOS, STRONTIA* 8
2 HYFEUECVL FLEECY 13 – 7 FUEL EYEFUL*, FLECHE*, LYCHEE* 14
3 SOKSMNUTI MONKS 13 – 13 MOUNTS KOUMISS*, MONISTS* 21
4 50 100 7 10 6 9 → 779 779
(100 + 10) × 7 + 9
23 – 13 773


31
5 HSVOEATDG SHAVED 29 – 19 STAGED DOTAGES, GHOSTED, HOSTAGE 38
6 WOTGRNITA TARTING 36 – 26 ROTTING ROTATING 46
7 EAVLRILWE WAIVER 42 – 32 WAILER LIVEWARE*, REVIEWAL* 54
8 75 6 3 10 10 4 → 436 42 – 42 436
75 × 6 − (10 + 4)


64
9 STIPENDWW WINDSWEPT
(23 seconds)
52 – 42 74