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Episode 706
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Episode 706 was broadcast on 24 December 1987, and was the second semi-final of Series 14.
Frank Houston played Joel Salkin, with Joel Salkin winning 56 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Frank Houston | Score | Joel Salkin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YGEFNASSG | FANGS | 5 – 5 | GANGS | GAYNESS* | 7 |
| 2 | IIKTPATMU | 3 | 5 – 10 | KAPUT | MUKTI*, PITTA*, PUTTI*, TIKIA*, TUPIK*, UMIAK* | 12 |
| 3 | BLNEGRISO | SOBERING | 13 – 10 | LEGIONS | IGNOBLER*, OBLIGERS* | 20 |
| 4 | 100 9 5 8 9 3 → 287 | 287
100 × 3 − (8 + 5) |
23 – 20 | 287
100 × 3 − (8 + 5) |
|
30 |
| 5 | AECVNNEFN | CAVE | 23 – 25 | FENCE | FENNEC | 36 |
| 6 | XSTANTERF | FATTENS | 30 – 32 | SEXTANT | NATTERS* | 43 |
| 7 | OITRNBACE | carbonite ☓ | 30 – 39 | CABINET | ACTIONER*, BARITONE, CREATION, OBTAINER*, REACTION | 51 |
| 8 | 75 5 4 9 8 9 → 991 | 992
75 × (9 + 4) + 8 + 9 |
37 – 46 | 992
75 × (9 + 4) + 8 + 9 |
CV: 991 = (9 × 4 + 75) × 9 − 8 |
61 |
| 9 | WHOSEFEUI | 37 – 56 | HOUSEWIFE
(1.5 seconds) |
71 |
