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Episode 497

From Countdown

Episode 497 was broadcast on 4 February 1987, as part of Series 11.

Derek Picton played Maurice Sobell, with Maurice Sobell winning 62 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Diane Solomon, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Derek Picton Score Maurice Sobell Others Max.
1 ELOIYRSVL SOILER 0 – 7 SILVERY VOLLEYS* 7
2 GANSIYOTE STAYING 7 – 14 SEATING AGONIES*, AGONISE*, AGONIST*, ATONIES*, EASTING*, GENISTA*, INGESTA*, NOSEGAY*, ONSTAGE*, TANGOES*, TEASING* 14
3 IUOHKNMIP PINK 11 – 18 MINK HINOKI* 20
4 50 5 6 9 2 4 → 155 155
(9 − 6) × 50 + 5
21 – 28 155
2 × 50 + 9 × 6 + 5 − 4


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5 GASTENKAI STAKING 28 – 35 SEATING AGAINST*, AGNATES*, EASTING*, GENISTA*, INGESTA*, INTAKES, KAINGAS*, KATSINA*, KENTIAS*, SINKAGE*, SKATING*, TAENIAS*, TAKINGS*, TANKAGE*, TASKING*, TEASING* 37
6 EAUEDGDTW dueted ☓ 28 – 41 WEDGED 43
7 CASTEDGIB BAITED 34 – 47 BADGES AGISTED*, BASTIDE*, CAGIEST, DACITES* 50
8 9 50 7 2 4 7 → 846 856 ☓ 34 – 52 836
(7 + 7 + 2) × 50 + 9 × 4

CV: 846 = (50 + 7 − 4) × (9 + 7) − 2

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9 aegghopry* 34 – 62 GEOGRAPHY
(2 seconds)
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