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Episode 481
From Countdown
Episode 481 was broadcast on 2 December 1986, as part of Series 10.
Les Martin played Keith Burgess-Clements, with Les Martin winning 68 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Les Martin | Score | Keith Burgess-Clements | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENOGRTITP | POTTERING | 18 – 18 | POTTERING | REPOTTING* | 18 |
| 2 | EASLURLOB | BEARS | 18 – 25 | LABOURS | ROUSABLE* | 26 |
| 3 | ESNIETMRC | CENTRES | 25 – 32 | CEMENTS | CENTIMES*, CENTRISM*, ENTICERS, SCIENTER*, SECRETIN* | 34 |
| 4 | 50 3 2 1 9 3 → 845 | 845
(50 − 3) × 2 × 9 − 1 |
35 – 32 | 844 |
|
44 |
| 5 | AITLERSAV | RETAILS | 42 – 39 | TRAVELS | VARIETALS* | 62 |
| 6 | ERUYTGEHZ | THREE | 47 – 44 | THERE | THEURGY* | 69 |
| 7 | IENVGSAGI | GIVING | 53 – 44 | givings ☓ | SIEVING, SIGNAGE* | 76 |
| 8 | 100 25 6 1 6 10 → 953 | 947
(100 − 6) × 10 + 6 + 1 |
58 – 44 | 951 ☓ |
CV: 953 = (25 − 10 − 6) × (100 + 6) − 1 |
86 |
| 9 | eilmnopst* | SIMPLETON
(19 seconds) |
68 – 44 | 96 |
