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Episode 459
From Countdown
Episode 459 was broadcast on 31 October 1986, as part of Series 10.
Harvey Freeman played David Whiting, with Harvey Freeman winning 65 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lee Peck, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Harvey Freeman | Score | David Whiting | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRHEAOTIN | NOTARIES | 8 – 8 | HORNIEST | HORTENSIA*, SENHORITA* | 18 |
| 2 | UEIRTMWSL | MUSTIER | 15 – 15 | MUSTIER | LUSTIER, MISRULE | 25 |
| 3 | TSGUOAREP | OUTRAGES | 23 – 23 | OUTRAGES | APTEROUS*, GROUPSET*, PORTAGES*, POTAGERS* | 33 |
| 4 | 100 9 5 4 2 9 → 441 | 441
(100 + 9) × 4 + 5 |
33 – 23 | 441 ☓ |
|
43 |
| 5 | AOISPTFGE | SPIGOT | 33 – 30 | POSTAGE | ATOPIES*, OPIATES* | 50 |
| 6 | STRAIUPEX | PASTURE | 40 – 37 | PASTURE | SUPERTAX* | 58 |
| 7 | AENSFNLTI | INFLATES | 48 – 45 | INFLATES | INFANTES* | 66 |
| 8 | 25 8 4 4 3 9 → 887 | 888
9 × 4 × 25 − 8 − 4 |
55 – 45 | 885 |
CV: 887 = (8 + 4) × 3 × 25 − (9 + 4) |
76 |
| 9 | YUNIGNITE | INGENUITY
(2 seconds) |
65 – 45 | 86 |
External Links
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)
