Episode 620
From Countdown
Episode 620 was broadcast on 27 July 1987, as part of Series 13.
Phil John played John Clark, with John Clark winning 49 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lance Percival, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Phil John | Score | John Clark | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCTIGOATQ | STOAT | 0 – 6 | STATIC | ATTICS*, COATIS*, COTTAS*, SCOTIA* | 6 |
| 2 | TPVOFEFAY | PEATY | 5 – 11 | TAFFY | TEAPOY | 12 |
| 3 | NDCEEERNF | DEFENCE | 12 – 11 | FENDER | 19 | |
| 4 | 75 4 5 10 8 5 → 925 | 930 | 12 – 21 | 925
(8 + 5) × 75 − 10 × 5 |
|
29 |
| 5 | KZSNIVIEM | VINES | 12 – 27 | KNIVES | IMINES*, MINKES*, MIZENS*, SEIZIN* | 35 |
| 6 | LYROALEPR | PLAYER | 18 – 33 | REALLY | PAYROLL, PYRROLE* | 42 |
| 7 | LTICASNSF | STAINS | 24 – 39 | SLANTS | FASCIST*, INSTALS | 49 |
| 8 | 75 6 1 4 10 2 → 732 | 732
(75 − 2) × 10 + 6 − 4 |
34 – 49 | 732
(75 − 1) × 10 − (6 + 2) |
|
59 |
| 9 | ORANGETRE | 34 – 49 | GENERATOR | 69 |