Episode 477
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Episode 477 was broadcast on 26 November 1986, as part of Series 10.
Doreen Whyte played Mike Percik, with Doreen Whyte winning 42 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was William Davis, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Doreen Whyte | Score | Mike Percik | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MPSOEIRDN | PRISONED | 8 – 0 | PONDERS | PROMISED | 8 |
| 2 | SNAYOSLET | LOANS | 8 – 6 | SEASON | ETALONS*, LYSATES*, SYSTOLE*, TELSONS* | 15 |
| 3 | HNSIOEJGD | SHOEING | 15 – 13 | JOSHING | DINGOES, JINGOES* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 3 8 6 8 4 → 526 | — | 15 – 18 | 518
(8 + 8 + 4) × 25 + 3 × 6 |
CV: 526 = (4 × 6 − 3) × 25 + 8 ÷ 8 |
32 |
| 5 | LSWUIARET | WAILERS | 22 – 25 | WAILERS | LAWSUIT*, LUSTIER*, REALIST, RETAILS*, RITUALS*, SALTIER, SALTIRE*, SALUTER*, WAITERS*, WARIEST*, WASTREL* | 39 |
| 6 | DRTOAIKSE | ASTRIDE | 22 – 33 | ASTEROID | 47 | |
| 7 | TFRIAOWES | FARES | 22 – 40 | FAIREST | SOFTWARE* | 55 |
| 8 | 100 9 3 9 10 3 → 189 | 189
9 × 10 + 100 − 3 ÷ 3 |
32 – 40 | 190 |
|
65 |
| 9 | THISGRUNT | THRUSTING
(21 seconds) |
42 – 40 | 75 |
