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Episode 663
From Countdown
Episode 663 was broadcast on 29 October 1987, as part of Series 14.
Judy Tilley played Nic Brown, with Nic Brown winning 61 - 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Judy Tilley | Score | Nic Brown | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | BGRVAIEYJ | GRAVY | 5 – 5 | GRAVE | VIRGAE* | 6 |
2 | WFPMAIAYS | SWAMPY | 11 – 11 | SWAMPY | 12 | |
3 | TMNSIEODC | SECTION | 18 – 11 | demonist ☓ | CENTIMOS*, DOMESTIC | 20 |
4 | 25 10 2 5 3 6 → 551 | 550
(6 + 5) x 2 x 25 |
25 – 18 | 550
((2 x 25) + 5) x 10 |
CV: 551 = (((6 x 5) + 25) x 10) + 3 - 2 |
30 |
5 | RKTAIERVK | ARRIVE | 31 – 18 | AVERT | ARTIER*, KERRIA* | 36 |
6 | DLTVIUONA | TONAL | 36 – 23 | VALID | DALTON*, DOLINA*, INDULT*, LADINO*, LUTINO*, UNLAID*, UNLOAD*, UNTOLD*, VOLANT* | 42 |
7 | TSREIELSL | TIRELESS | 36 – 41 | TRELLISES | 60 | |
8 | 50 9 4 4 9 8 → 653 | 653
((9 + 4) x 50) + 4 - (9 - 8) |
46 – 51 | 653
((9 + 4) x 50) + 8 + 4 - 9 |
|
70 |
9 | cdeellmop* | 46 – 61 | COMPELLED
(6 seconds) |
80 |