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Episode 498

From Countdown

Episode 498 was broadcast on 5 February 1987, as part of Series 11.

George Telford played Maurice Sobell, with Maurice Sobell winning 47 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Diane Solomon, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection George Telford Score Maurice Sobell Others Max.
1 TRBACETOD DETRACT 7 – 7 ABORTED ABETTOR*, BROCADE*, CORDATE*, REDCOAT*, ROTATED* 7
2 GUWTLEASN AGENTS 7 – 14 TANGLES GUNWALES* 15
3 YROTELSRO LOOTERS 14 – 21 ROOSTER RETOOLS*, ROOTERS*, ROOTLES*, TOOLERS*, TOREROS* 22
4 50 5 2 4 7 3 → 573 573
(50 + 7) × 5 × 2 + 3
24 – 21 580


32
5 FTAERMOHC FATHER 24 – 28 CHAMFER CHROMATE 40
6 TDSAUFGOA DUST 24 – 33 GOATS FUGATOS* 47
7 SETRIDUVN STRIVEN 31 – 40 STRIVEN INTRUDES, UNRIVETS*, VENTURIS* 55
8 75 9 7 10 3 7 → 897 892 31 – 47 900
(75 + 9 + 7) × 10 − (7 + 3)

CV: 897 = (9 + 3) × 75 − (10 − 7)

65
9 alnortuvy* VOLUNTARY
(4 seconds)
41 – 47 75