Episode 454

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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