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Episode 523
From Countdown
Episode 523 was broadcast on 12 March 1987, as part of Series 11.
James Wilkie played Andrew Bradstock, with James Wilkie winning 35 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | James Wilkie | Score | Andrew Bradstock | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NFMSEEADE | defamed ☓ | 0 – 7 | DEMEANS | DEAFENS*, DEFAMES, DEMESNE* | 7 |
| 2 | CRSIOARTR | CASTOR | 0 – 14 | CARROTS | CORSAIR, TRICARS*, TROCARS* | 14 |
| 3 | NSBIMLOEN | MOBILES | 7 – 14 | MONIES | BENISON*, BONNIES* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 6 9 1 4 8 → 952 | 951
(6 + 4 + 9) × 50 + 1 |
14 – 14 | 950 |
CV: 952 = (50 − 9 − 1) × 4 × 6 − 8 |
31 |
| 5 | GRFBIAIPU | PAIR | 18 – 18 | PAIR | FIGURA* | 37 |
| 6 | SNLPOEZUL | POLLENS | 25 – 25 | POLLENS | ZONULES* | 44 |
| 7 | WISGKECRO | corgies ☓ | 25 – 31 | WICKER | COWRIES, WICKERS | 51 |
| 8 | 50 7 7 5 3 2 → 924 | — | 25 – 31 | — |
CV: 924 = (2 × 50 + 7 × 5 − 3) × 7 |
61 |
| 9 | CUTEHOUND | UNTOUCHED
(6 seconds) |
35 – 31 | 71 |
