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Episode 498
From Countdown
Episode 498 was broadcast on 5 February 1987, as part of Series 11.
George Telford played Maurice Sobell, with Maurice Sobell winning 47 - 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Diane Solomon, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | George Telford | Score | Maurice Sobell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRBACETOD | DETRACT | 7 – 7 | ABORTED | ABETTOR*, BROCADE*, CORDATE*, REDCOAT*, ROTATED* | 7 |
| 2 | GUWTLEASN | AGENTS | 7 – 14 | TANGLES | GUNWALES* | 15 |
| 3 | YROTELSRO | LOOTERS | 14 – 21 | ROOSTER | RETOOLS*, ROOTERS*, ROOTLES*, TOOLERS*, TOREROS* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 5 2 4 7 3 → 573 | 573
((50 + 7) x 5 x 2) + 3 |
24 – 21 | 580 |
|
32 |
| 5 | FTAERMOHC | FATHER | 24 – 28 | CHAMFER | CHROMATE | 40 |
| 6 | TDSAUFGOA | DUST | 24 – 33 | GOATS | FUGATOS* | 47 |
| 7 | SETRIDUVN | STRIVEN | 31 – 40 | STRIVEN | INTRUDES, UNRIVETS*, VENTURIS* | 55 |
| 8 | 75 9 7 10 3 7 → 897 | 892 | 31 – 47 | 900
((75 + 9 + 7) x 10) - (7 + 3) |
CV: 897 = ((9 + 3) x 75) - (10 - 7) |
65 |
| 9 | alnorutvy* | VOLUNTARY
(4 seconds) |
41 – 47 | 75 |
