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Episode 472

From Countdown

Episode 472 was broadcast on 19 November 1986, as part of Series 10.

Louis Schwartz played Stella Haffenden-Smith, with Stella Haffenden-Smith winning 60 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was William Davis, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Louis Schwartz Score Stella Haffenden-Smith Others Max.
1 UIEKTSCAR TICKERS 7 – 7 STICKER SURICATE*, TRUCKIES* 8
2 WFESORAVE WEAVERS 14 – 14 WEAVERS OVERAWES* 16
3 LNIDOAVOS AVOIDS 20 – 20 AVOIDS VINDALOOS* 34
4 50 9 10 7 5 1 → 906 906 ☓ 20 – 27 905
(10 + 9 − 1) × 50 + 5

CV: 906 = 10 × 9 ÷ 5 × 50 + 7 − 1

44
5 NLAIHUSBG BLUSHING 28 – 35 BLUSHING LANGUISH 52
6 EAISTDWRP RAPIDS 28 – 42 PARTIES TRAIPSED, WIRETAPS* 60
7 NREUOGLIF FLOURING 36 – 50 FLOURING FLUORINE* 68
8 75 50 1 3 8 7 → 115 115
(3 − 1) × 50 + 8 + 7
46 – 60 115
75 + 50 − (7 + 3)


78
9 abirrttuy* arbitrary ☓
(3.5 seconds)
46 – 60 TRIBUTARY 88