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Episode 462
From Countdown
Episode 462 was broadcast on 5 November 1986, as part of Series 10.
Harvey Freeman played Michael Sim, with Harvey Freeman winning 57 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lee Peck, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Harvey Freeman | Score | Michael Sim | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DTVIOORBI | DIVOT | 5 – 5 | BROOD | TOROID, VIBRIO*, VIDIOT*, VIROID* | 6 |
| 2 | NSEEFLGOB | BELONGS | 12 – 5 | GOLF | ENGLOBES* | 14 |
| 3 | RTHUAIRTO | TRAITOR | 19 – 5 | THROAT | 21 | |
| 4 | 25 5 10 5 6 10 → 858 | 855
6 × 5 × 25 + 10 × 10 + 5 |
26 – 12 | 855
(6 × 5 + 5) × 25 − 10 − 10 |
CV: 859 Best: 859 = (25 + 10) × 5 × 5 − 10 − 6 |
28 |
| 5 | QASTEANRH | ANTHERS | 33 – 12 | HASTEN | 35 | |
| 6 | MRTOIESIW | wormiest ☓ | 33 – 19 | MOISTER | 42 | |
| 7 | LTAORGSIE | TAILORS | 40 – 26 | TAILORS | GIRASOLE*, GLOATERS*, LEGATORS*, REGALIST*, SERAGLIO | 50 |
| 8 | 50 10 8 5 6 9 → 717 | 718
(9 + 5) × 50 + 10 + 8 |
47 – 33 | 718
(9 + 5) × 50 + 10 + 8 |
CV: 718 Best: 717 = (9 × 8 + 50) × 6 − 10 − 5 |
60 |
| 9 | BTBIGHORN | THROBBING
(2 seconds) |
57 – 33 | 70 |
