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Episode 703
From Countdown
Episode 703 was broadcast on 21 December 1987, and was the third quarter-final of Series 14.
Frank Houston played John Hadfield, with Frank Houston winning 56 - 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Thatcher, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Frank Houston | Score | John Hadfield | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTNJOTFRA | FONT | 0 – 5 | FRONT | ATTORN* | 6 |
| 2 | NTFIAELNS | ENTAILS | 7 – 12 | FINALES | INFANTES, INFLATES | 14 |
| 3 | CRNAOVBIA | ovaric ☓ | 7 – 17 | BACON | CORVINA*, OCARINA*, OVARIAN | 21 |
| 4 | 75 8 4 9 5 1 → 627 | 627
(75 x 8) + ((4 - 1) x 9) |
17 – 27 | 627
((75 + 4) x 8) - 5 |
|
31 |
| 5 | RHYEIADLY | READILY | 24 – 34 | READILY | HARDILY, HAYRIDE*, HEADILY*, HYDRIAE* | 38 |
| 6 | NTFINEXSU | FUNNIEST | 32 – 34 | FUNNIES | 46 | |
| 7 | TLRIOINSE | LOITERS | 39 – 41 | LOITERS | NITRILES* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 4 6 6 1 10 → 859 | 855
((10 + 1) x 75) + (6 x 4) + 6 |
46 – 41 | 859 ☓ |
CV: 859 = ((6 + 6) x 75) - (4 x 10) - 1 |
64 |
| 9 | UNCLEPEAT | PETULANCE
(25.33 seconds) |
56 – 41 | 74 |
