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Episode 604
From Countdown
Episode 604 was broadcast on 3 July 1987, as part of Series 13.
Hilary Hopper played Cath Powell, with Hilary Hopper winning 60 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Hilary Hopper | Score | Cath Powell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RIYESIGED | DIRGES | 6 – 0 | RIGID | DESIRE*, EDGERS*, EDGIER*, EIDERS*, EYRIES*, GEYSER*, GREEDY*, GREYED*, IRISED*, RESIDE, RIDGES | 6 |
| 2 | XBGAIECRF | GRIEF | 11 – 5 | BRACE | RIBCAGE* | 13 |
| 3 | CIRATIKEM | TACKIER | 18 – 12 | TACKIER | AIRTIME*, MICRITE* | 20 |
| 4 | 50 25 4 6 10 1 → 212 | 212
(10 − (6 + 1) + 50) × 4 |
28 – 12 | 211 |
|
30 |
| 5 | TQIALTVIS | VITAL | 33 – 17 | VISIT | VITALIST* | 38 |
| 6 | FERUTOGNO | FORTUNE | 40 – 17 | ROUTE | FOREGUT*, FORGONE*, OUTGONE* | 45 |
| 7 | SNBIURWIE | BURNS | 40 – 23 | BRUISE | SUBERIN* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 3 1 10 2 8 → 981 | 981
(50 × 10 − 8) × 2 − 3 |
50 – 23 | 988 |
|
62 |
| 9 | EMORELAMB | MEMORABLE
(11 seconds) |
60 – 23 | 72 |
