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Episode 642
From Countdown
Episode 642 was broadcast on 26 August 1987, and was the first semi-final of Series 13.
Nita Marr played Hilary Hopper, with Hilary Hopper winning 54 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Derek Nimmo, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nita Marr | Score | Hilary Hopper | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VMETIFTEN | MITTEN | 6 – 6 | MITTEN | FITMENT | 7 |
| 2 | ZSLAOUDRA | AURAL | 11 – 11 | LOADS | AROUSAL | 14 |
| 3 | NLISXEDIR | LINERS | 11 – 18 | INSIDER | ELIXIRS*, INLIERS*, RESILIN* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 2 1 8 5 7 → 357 | 357
50 × 7 + 8 − 1 |
21 – 28 | 357
(50 + 1) × 7 |
|
31 |
| 5 | GUDEJANES | JUDGES | 27 – 34 | JUDGES | DENGUES | 38 |
| 6 | LSIYSUTLE | LUSTILY | 34 – 41 | LUSTILY | STYLISE*, SULLIES*, TISSUEY* | 45 |
| 7 | RANOFATEN | FRONT | 34 – 47 | TANNER | FORNENT*, NORTENA* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 1 9 2 3 1 → 979 | 972 | 34 – 54 | 980
(2 × 50 − (3 − 1)) × (9 + 1) |
CV: 980 = (2 × 50 − (3 − 1)) × (9 + 1) |
59 |
| 9 | ????????? | 34 – 54 | ????????? | 69 |
