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Episode 445

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Episode 445 was broadcast on 13 October 1986, as part of Series 10, and was a special 'Champion of Champion of Champions' match between the winner of Championship of Champions I and Championship of Champions II.

Clive Freedman played Mark Nyman, with Mark Nyman winning 76 - 67. The Dictionary Corner guests were Gyles Brandreth and Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Clive Freedman Score Mark Nyman Others Max.
1 HBAOSJCEI BEACH 5 – 5 ACHES BHAJIS*, CHAISE* 6
2 QESRAGPEU GRAPES 5 – 12 PRESAGE 13
3 3 1 10 4 2 8 → 951 950 12 – 19 950

Best: 951 = (10 × 8 × 4 − 3) × (2 + 1)

23
4 OETLRNIRA RELATION 20 – 27 RELATION ANTERIOR*, ORIENTAL* 31
5 DIWNELSEF FELINES 27 – 34 SWINDLE DEFILES*, DEFINES*, ENDWISE*, ENISLED*, ENSILED*, FLENSED*, LINSEED*, SINEWED* 38
6 8 9 6 2 10 1 → 201 200 27 – 44 201

Best: 201 = (6 × 2 + 8) × 10 +1

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7 RANDYBUSH HUSBANDRY
(2 seconds)
37 – 44 58