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Episode 454
From Countdown
Episode 454 was broadcast on 24 October 1986, as part of Series 10.
David Whiting played Maggie Barker, with David Whiting winning 49 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannel.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Whiting | Score | Maggie Barker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOESBRFOI | BEFORE | 6 – 6 | BRIEFS | FRISBEE* | 7 |
| 2 | EARLGHTER | LEATHER | 13 – 13 | GREATER | GATHERER, REGATHER* | 15 |
| 3 | OAENCMTNN | COMET | 18 – 18 | MEANT | CONNATE, CONTEMN*, MONTANE* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 8 9 5 7 4 → 943 | 944
(4*5*50)-(8*7) |
25 – 18 | 950 |
CV: 943 = ((((8/4)*5)+9)*50)-7 |
32 |
| 5 | IUITSYULV | VISIT | 30 – 23 | VISIT | LUSTY, SILTY*, STYLI*, SLUIT*, TULSI* | 37 |
| 6 | AOIGMPWSE | IMAGES | 36 – 29 | IMAGES | MAGPIES | 44 |
| 7 | IAVQSNIHE | VANISH | 42 – 35 | VANISH | ASHINE*, HAVENS*, SHAVEN*, NAVIES* | 50 |
| 8 | 25 10 8 5 2 3 → 649 | 650
((3*25)-(8+2))*10 |
49 – 35 | 649 ☓ |
CV: 649 = (((10/2)*5)*25)+(8*3) |
60 |
| 9 | TORNSTRAP | 49 – 35 | TRANSPORT | 70 |
