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Episode 457

From Countdown

Episode 457 was broadcast on 29 October 1986, as part of Series 10.

David Whiting played Alan Seabrook, with David Whiting winning 50 – 22. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd Selection David Whiting Score Alan Seabrook Others Max.
1 EASBNVIRT BANTERS 7 – 0 BRAINS BANISTER, VIBRATES 8
2 DKBOASIUG GOADS 12 – 5 BOGUS ADUKIS*, BIOGAS* 14
3 EADRGCTOR REACTOR 19 – 12 REACTOR REDACTOR* 22
4 50 8 5 10 4 8 → 463 463
(50 − 4) × 10 + 8 − 5
29 – 12 464


32
5 YSNHUIEVQ SEQUIN 35 – 12 SHINY QUINSY 38
6 AUEBFRSRG BURGERS 42 – 12 burrages ☓ ARGUERS*, SABREUR* 45
7 LTHREIENT THIRTEEN 50 – 12 LITTER 53
8 100 9 8 2 10 6 → 639 637 50 – 22 639
(10 ÷ 2 + 100) × 6 + 9


63
9 aabeehrtt* 50 – 22 HEARTBEAT 73