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Episode 597

From Countdown

Episode 597 was broadcast on 24 June 1987, and was the third quarter-final of Championship of Champions III.

Cathy Morgan played David Trace, with David Trace winning 61 – 57. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sally James, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Cathy Morgan Score David Trace Others Max.
1 JBSEATGES BEASTS 6 – 6 BEGETS/BESETS BASEST*, BASSET*, BASTES*, EGESTS*, SAGEST*, STAGES, TEASES 6
2 HTIODNUPI POUND 6 – 12 PUNDIT DUPION*, PINOUT*, PITHOI*, UNIPOD* 12
3 KMNEIRHNA REMAIN 12 – 18 HERNIA/MANNER MANKIER*, RAMEKIN 19
4 100 9 8 3 10 7 → 796 796
8 × 100 − (7 − 3)
22 – 28 796
8 × 100 − (7 − 3)


29
5 RTNIESLAD STRAINED 30 – 36 ENTRAILS DEINSTAL*, DETRAINS*, ISLANDER, LANDTIES*, LARDIEST*, LATRINES, RANDIEST*, RATLINES*, TENDRILS*, TRENAILS* 37
6 TDSRIAEFR TRADERS 30 – 44 DRIFTERS DRAFTERS, REDRAFTS* 45
7 SNOIGPBAF SOAPING 37 – 51 SOAPING BAGNIOS*, GABIONS* 52
8 50 2 5 4 1 4 → 345 345
(4 + 1 + 2) × 50 − 5
47 – 61 345
(2 + 5) × 50 − (4 + 1)


62
9 PEDLARUUQ QUADRUPLE
(4 seconds)
57 – 61 72