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Episode 479

From Countdown

Episode 479 was broadcast on 28 November 1986, as part of Series 10.

Les Martin played Grahame Williams, with Les Martin winning 44 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was William Davis, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Les Martin Score Grahame Williams Others Max.
1 OREDTVACK DECOR 0 – 6 TACKED CAVORTED 8
2 TSGHEIMSA MASHES 6 – 6 MIGHT ASHIEST*, ATHEISM, GAMIEST*, GEISHAS*, MASHIES*, MESSIAH*, SAITHES*, SAMIEST*, SAMITES*, SIGMATE*, STIGMAS* 15
3 ODEGCVART CRAVED 12 – 12 COATED CAVORTED 23
4 25 9 8 2 6 3 → 547 546 12 – 22 547
(8 × 2 + 6) × 25 − 3


33
5 DZNMOIWIG MOWING 18 – 28 DOZING WINDIGO* 40
6 TEFILRATB FILTRATE 26 – 28 TRIFLE 48
7 NPREOTDET POTTERED 34 – 28 PRETEND ENTREPOT*, REPOTTED* 56
8 25 50 8 4 2 6 → 413 413
50 × 8 + 25 − (6 + 2 + 4)
44 – 38 413
50 × 8 + 25 − 6 × 2


66
9 FINNEDGED 44 – 38 DEFENDING 76