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Episode 493
From Countdown
Episode 493 was broadcast on 18 December 1986, and was the second semi-final of Series 10.
Michael Stephenson played Mike Percik, with Mike Percik winning 52 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Stephenson | Score | Mike Percik | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSPMOAORI | PRISM | 0 – 6 | RAPIDS | PROSOMA* | 7 |
| 2 | SRCPSAEAO | SCRAPES | 7 – 13 | PROCESS | ROSACEAS* | 15 |
| 3 | CLRRIATIE | ARTICLE | 14 – 20 | RECITAL | CRITERIAL* | 33 |
| 4 | 100 5 1 6 10 4 → 408 | 408
(6 + 1 − 5 + 100) × 4 |
24 – 30 | 408
(5 − 1) × 100 + 10 − 6 + 4 |
|
43 |
| 5 | BNXTGUEOE | TONGUE | 30 – 36 | TONGUE | BEGONE, BUNGEE*, EXEUNT | 49 |
| 6 | ZCTNIUERT | TINCTURE | 38 – 36 | CUTTER | INTERCUT* | 57 |
| 7 | NGNPHUEOE | HUNG | 38 – 42 | ENOUGH | GUENON*, PONGEE* | 63 |
| 8 | 10 1 3 1 6 4 → 316 | 317
((4 + 1) × 10 + 3) × 6 − 1 |
45 – 42 | 320 |
CV: 316 = (6 × 10 + 3) × (4 + 1) + 1 |
73 |
| 9 | SHALLOWEE | 45 – 52 | WHOLESALE
(22 seconds) |
83 |
