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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) x 50) + 5 |
21 – 28 | 155
(2 x 50) + (9 x 6) + 5 - 4 |
|
30 |
| 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) x 50) + (9 x 4) |
CV: 846 = ((50 + 7 - 4) x (9 + 7)) - 2 |
60 |
| 9 | aegghopry* | 34 – 62 | GEOGRAPHY
(2 seconds) |
70 |
