Episode 490
From Countdown
Episode 490 was broadcast on 15 December 1986, and was the third quarter-final of Series 10.
David Whiting played Mike Percik, with Mike Percik winning 45 - 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Whiting | Score | Mike Percik | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IOERNSGBV | SOBERING | 8 – 0 | VERSING | OBSERVING | 18 |
| 2 | CLBRLAEOT | balloter ☓ | 8 – 7 | BLOATER | COLLATER, COLLATE*, CORELLA*, CROTALE*, OCELLAR*, RETABLO* | 26 |
| 3 | AIERNMTGN | TEARING | 8 – 15 | EMIGRANT | RENAMING* | 34 |
| 4 | 100 10 9 8 3 6 → 180 | 180
100+(10*8) |
18 – 25 | 180
100+(10*8) |
|
44 |
| 5 | TGZNCOEIT | COGENT | 24 – 31 | COGENT | COGNIZE* | 51 |
| 6 | AUELBSVRH | rushable ☓ | 24 – 38 | VALUERS | HERBALS, BLUSHER, HALVERS*, HAULERS*, VERBALS* | 58 |
| 7 | SPRCSEEOU | RESCUES | 31 – 45 | PROCESS | CORPUSES*, ESPOUSER*, REPOUSSE* | 66 |
| 8 | 9 8 2 2 9 1 → 794 | — | 31 – 45 | — |
CV: 794 = (((9+2)*8)*9)+2 |
76 |
| 9 | ACEIGHLRT* | 31 – 45 | LETHARGIC | 86 |
