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Episode 638
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Episode 638 was broadcast on 20 August 1987, and was the first quarter-final of Series 13.
Nita Marr played Cath Powell, with Nita Marr winning 47 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Derek Nimmo, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nita Marr | Score | Cath Powell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JRADAXEDG | GRADE | 5 – 5 | RAGED | GRADED | 6 |
| 2 | SLIALSENS | SALLIES | 12 – 5 | SAILS | NAILLESS*, SENSILLA* | 14 |
| 3 | THUTINQGE | QUIET | 12 – 12 | TIGHTEN | HUTTING*, QUINTET | 21 |
| 4 | 50 9 10 6 4 8 → 987 | 983 | 12 – 22 | 987
10 × 50 × (8 − 6) − (9 + 4) |
|
31 |
| 5 | NTOIRFETY | FITTER | 18 – 22 | FORTY | TRITONE* | 38 |
| 6 | SGORATNOL | STRONG | 24 – 22 | ROAST | ORTOLANS | 46 |
| 7 | RWBEAUSCO | BRACES | 30 – 28 | BROWSE | CAROUSE, OBSCURE | 53 |
| 8 | 50 3 8 1 5 9 → 422 | 423
8 × 50 + 3 × 5 + 9 − 1 |
37 – 28 | 424 |
CV: 422 = (50 − 3) × 9 − 1 |
63 |
| 9 | defggilln* | FLEDGLING
(12 seconds) |
47 – 28 | 73 |
