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Episode 534
From Countdown
Episode 534 was broadcast on 27 March 1987, as part of Series 11.
John Clarke played David Carr, with John Clarke winning 61 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Clarke | Score | David Carr | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DTRIUECRO | COURTIER | 8 – 0 | CURRIED | CREDITOR*, DIRECTOR, OUTRIDER | 8 |
| 2 | NSJIEUWYI | SINEWY | 14 – 6 | UNWISE | 14 | |
| 3 | VTREEOPSN | OVERSPENT | 32 – 24 | OVERSPENT | 32 | |
| 4 | 25 5 9 3 3 6 → 586 | 589
25 × (9 × 3 – 3) – 6 – 5 |
39 – 24 | – |
CV: 585 Best: 585 = (6 × 5 × 3 − 25) × 9 |
39 |
| 5 | MNTUIERPN | MINUTE | 45 – 30 | UNRIPE | ENPRINT*, PINETUM*, PUNNIER*, RUNTIME* | 46 |
| 6 | TMLAIENXA | MENTAL | 45 – 37 | AILMENT | LAMINATE | 54 |
| 7 | FSBSIEATM | BEASTS | 51 – 43 | FEASTS | FIESTAS, SAMIEST* | 61 |
| 8 | 50 4 8 7 7 1 → 721 | 723 | 51 – 53 | 721
50 × (8 + 7) – 7 × 4 – 1 |
|
71 |
| 9 | RECITETAX | EXTRICATE
(8 seconds) |
61 – 53 | extricator ☓
(4 seconds) |
81 |
