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Episode 454

From Countdown

Episode 454 was broadcast on 24 October 1986, as part of Series 10.

David Whiting played Maggie Barker, with David Whiting winning 49 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd Selection David Whiting Score Maggie Barker Others Max.
1 EOESBRFOI BEFORE 6 – 6 BRIEFS FRISBEE* 7
2 EARLGHTER LEATHER 13 – 13 GREATER GATHERER, REGATHER* 15
3 OAENCMTNN COMET 18 – 18 MEANT CONNATE, CONTEMN*, MONTANE* 22
4 50 8 9 5 7 4 → 943 944
4 × 5 × 50 − 8 × 7
25 – 18 950

CV: 943 = (8 ÷ 4 × 5 + 9) × 50 − 7

32
5 IUITSYULV VISIT 30 – 23 VISIT LUSTY, SILTY*, SLUIT*, STYLI*, TULSI* 37
6 AOIGMPWSE IMAGES 36 – 29 IMAGES MAGPIES 44
7 IAVQSNIHE VANISH 42 – 35 VANISH ASHINE*, HAVENS*, NAVIES*, SHAVEN* 50
8 25 10 8 5 2 3 → 649 650
(3 × 25 − (8 + 2)) × 10
49 – 35 649 ☓

CV: 649 = 10 ÷ 2 × 5 × 25 + 8 × 3

60
9 TORNSTRAP 49 – 35 TRANSPORT 70