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Episode 538
From Countdown
Episode 538 was broadcast on 2 April 1987, and was the first quarter-final of Series 11.
John Clarke played Maurice Sobell, with John Clarke winning 74 – 56. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
This episode had the highest maximum score of any recorded 9 round game, with 106 points available — a max that is actually higher than the 105 points available in the lowest-maxed 15 rounder
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | John Clarke | Score | Maurice Sobell | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | PNJOAOLMU | MOON | 4 – 4 | PALM | LAMPOON* | 7 |
2 | NTEIXNEOS | EXTENSION | 22 – 4 | SONNET | 25 | |
3 | TFBEIEMSR | BRIEFEST | 30 – 4 | FIRMEST | 33 | |
4 | 100 1 3 8 9 7 → 959 | 959
(100 + 7) × 9 − (3 + 1) |
40 – 14 | 959
9 × 100 + 8 × 7 + 3 |
|
43 |
5 | TCUIRDEIS | DIRECTS | 47 – 21 | CRUDEST | CRUDITIES, DIURETICS | 61 |
6 | NSDAUIGRA | DURING | 47 – 39 | GUARDIANS | 79 | |
7 | TSEAHREGS | HEATERS | 54 – 46 | GATHERS | 86 | |
8 | 100 3 10 9 3 4 → 219 | 219
3 × 100 − (10 − (4 − 3)) × 9 |
64 – 56 | 219
(3 + 3 − 4) × 100 + 10 + 9 |
|
96 |
9 | HATNCCMET | CATCHMENT
(2 seconds) |
74 – 56 | 106 |