Episode 493

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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