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Episode 456
From Countdown
Episode 456 was broadcast on 28 October 1986, as part of Series 10.
David Whiting played Patrick Redmond, with David Whiting winning 59 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannel.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Whiting | Score | Patrick Redmond | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AENZTDIST | INSTATED | 8 – 0 | TAINTED | 8 | |
| 2 | EAOLCRDGU | CORDAGE | 15 – 7 | COURAGE | CAGOULE*, ROULADE* | 15 |
| 3 | EIONKFJRL | JOKER | 15 – 13 | JOINER | FOLKIER* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 25 4 5 2 1 → 686 | 686
((50+25+1)*(5+4))+2 |
25 – 13 | 676 |
|
32 |
| 5 | UAMTEHDIW | WAITED | 31 – 19 | WAITED | TEDIUM*, THAWED*, WHITED* | 38 |
| 6 | AIBGNTRSE | BEATINGS | 31 – 37 | BREASTING | 56 | |
| 7 | AONGIYTDO | TOADYING | 39 – 45 | TOADYING | 64 | |
| 8 | 75 1 6 9 7 10 → 550 | 550
((6*9)+1)*10 |
49 – 45 | — |
|
74 |
| 9 | ABCDELMRS | SCRAMBLED
(2 seconds) |
59 – 45 | 84 |
