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Episode 533

From Countdown

Episode 533 was broadcast on 26 March 1987, as part of Series 11.

John Clarke played Bert MacNeill, with John Clarke winning 45 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection John Clarke Score Bert MacNeill Others Max.
1 RGYAEEDNH ANGERED 7 – 0 hangered ☓ DEANERY*, DERANGE*, ENRAGED, GRANDEE*, GRENADE, GREYHEN*, YEARNED* 7
2 TVDHLOEAS SHOVEL 13 – 6 HALVES SOLVATED* 15
3 NDWOAOTFU FOUND 18 – 11 AFOOT FANTOD 21
4 100 8 9 7 3 5 → 967 967
(8 + 100) × 9 − 5
28 – 11 964


31
5 NATPSCIEV PANTIES 28 – 19 CAPTIVES VESICANT* 39
6 RSGOIECLK corgies ☓ 28 – 19 grockles ☓ GLORIES*, LOCKERS, RECOILS, SLICKER* 46
7 SYBDTOAES BOASTED 35 – 19 BASSET SABOTED* 53
8 25 2 8 4 1 10 → 158 159 35 – 29 158
(4 + 2) × 25 + 8


63
9 acenrssss* CRASSNESS
(8 seconds)
45 – 29 73