Episode 479
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Episode 479 was broadcast on 28 November 1986, as part of Series 10.
Les Martin played Grahame Williams, with Les Martin winning 44 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was William Davis, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Les Martin | Score | Grahame Williams | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OREDTVACK | DECOR | 0 – 6 | TACKED | CAVORTED | 8 |
| 2 | TSGHEIMSA | MASHES | 6 – 6 | MIGHT | ASHIEST*, ATHEISM, GAMIEST*, GEISHAS*, MASHIES*, MESSIAH*, SAITHES*, SAMIEST*, SAMITES*, SIGMATE*, STIGMAS* | 15 |
| 3 | ODEGCVART | CRAVED | 12 – 12 | COATED | CAVORTED | 23 |
| 4 | 25 9 8 2 6 3 → 547 | 546 | 12 – 22 | 547
(8 × 2 + 6) × 25 − 3 |
|
33 |
| 5 | DZNMOIWIG | MOWING | 18 – 28 | DOZING | WINDIGO* | 40 |
| 6 | TEFILRATB | FILTRATE | 26 – 28 | TRIFLE | 48 | |
| 7 | NPREOTDET | POTTERED | 34 – 28 | PRETEND | ENTREPOT*, REPOTTED* | 56 |
| 8 | 25 50 8 4 2 6 → 413 | 413
50 × 8 + 25 − (6 + 2 + 4) |
44 – 38 | 413
50 × 8 + 25 − 6 × 2 |
|
66 |
| 9 | FINNEDGED | 44 – 38 | DEFENDING | 76 |
