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Episode 537
From Countdown
Episode 537 was broadcast on 1 April 1987, as part of Series 11.
John Clarke played Alan Benson, with John Clarke winning 69 - 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | John Clarke | Score | Alan Benson | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | VGTOIAHSL | ALIGHTS | 7 – 0 | slogs ☓ | GOATISH* | 7 |
2 | RDGOUHOEY | ROUGHED | 14 – 0 | honoured ☓ | 14 | |
3 | AOENPTNCI | CAPTION | 21 – 0 | PANIC | ENACTION | 22 |
4 | 25 1 8 10 4 5 → 252 | 252
(25 x 10) + (8 / 4) |
31 – 10 | 252
(25 x 10) + (8 / 4) |
|
32 |
5 | SVSVSOAET | STOVES | 37 – 16 | OVATES | ASSETS*, STAVES, TASSES*, TOSSES*, VESTAS* | 38 |
6 | RPNOEARPY | PROPANE | 44 – 16 | APRON | 45 | |
7 | NTNSEIEMW | NINES | 49 – 21 | TWINS | ENTWINES* | 53 |
8 | 75 4 1 7 9 3 → 902 | 902
(4 x 3 x 75) + 9 - 7 |
59 – 31 | 902
(4 x 3 x 75) + 9 - 7 |
|
63 |
9 | NAMEDRAPS | AMPERSAND
(18 seconds) |
69 – 31 | 73 |