Episode 536
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Episode 536 was broadcast on 31 March 1987, as part of Series 11.
John Clarke played Keith Newby, with John Clarke winning 67 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Clarke | Score | Keith Newby | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBQIEUTYN | BITUMEN | 7 – 0 | QUIET | 7 | |
| 2 | TGLAIFLEW | LEGAL | 12 – 0 | FLAW | TILLAGE* | 14 |
| 3 | TTLOAOKWI | TOTAL | 17 – 0 | tallow ☓ | KILOWATT* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 5 10 10 2 5 → 455 | 455
100 × 5 − 10 × 5 + 10 ÷ 2 |
27 – 10 | 455
100 × 5 − 10 × 5 + 10 ÷ 2 |
|
32 |
| 5 | FNTEADOYB | BOATED | 33 – 10 | teaboy ☓ | BAYONET | 39 |
| 6 | DTRIAUSCE | CUSTARD | 40 – 17 | CUSTARD | CRUDITES*, CURTSIED*, SURICATE*, TRADUCES | 47 |
| 7 | SKGOULSED | GLOSSED | 47 – 17 | SOUSED | GODLESS*, KLUDGES*, SLUDGES | 54 |
| 8 | 25 50 5 1 10 10 → 135 | 135
25 × 5 + 10 |
57 – 27 | 135
10 ÷ 5 × 50 + 25 + 10 |
|
64 |
| 9 | MEETPATER | TEMPERATE
(1.33 seconds) |
67 – 27 | 74 |
