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Episode 703

From Countdown

Episode 703 was broadcast on 21 December 1987, and was the third quarter-final of Series 14.

Frank Houston played John Hadfield, with Frank Houston winning 56 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Thatcher, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Frank Houston Score John Hadfield Others Max.
1 RTNJOTFRA FONT 0 – 5 FRONT ATTORN* 6
2 NTFIAELNS ENTAILS 7 – 12 FINALES INFANTES, INFLATES 14
3 CRNAOVBIA ovaric ☓ 7 – 17 BACON CORVINA*, OCARINA*, OVARIAN 21
4 75 8 4 9 5 1 → 627 627
75 × 8 + (4 − 1) × 9
17 – 27 627
(75 + 4) × 8 − 5


31
5 RHYEIADLY READILY 24 – 34 READILY HARDILY, HAYRIDE*, HEADILY*, HYDRIAE* 38
6 NTFINEXSU FUNNIEST 32 – 34 FUNNIES 46
7 TLRIOINSE LOITERS 39 – 41 LOITERS NITRILES* 54
8 75 4 6 6 1 10 → 859 855
(10 + 1) × 75 + 6 × 4 + 6
46 – 41 859 ☓

CV: 859 = (6 + 6) × 75 − 4 × 10 − 1

64
9 UNCLEPEAT PETULANCE
(25.33 seconds)
56 – 41 74