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Episode 623

From Countdown

Episode 623 was broadcast on 30 July 1987, as part of Series 13.

Peter Tatlow played Mike Whiteoak, with Mike Whiteoak winning 79 – 59. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lance Percival, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Peter Tatlow Score Mike Whiteoak Others Max.
1 SNGUEISNT SUITES 6 – 6 GUESTS SUNNIEST 8
2 DRNEOSTIL NOSTRIL 13 – 13 SOLDIER TENDRILS 16
3 FTDAICNUA FAINT 18 – 18 FAINT ANTACID*, FANATIC 23
4 50 6 2 1 8 4 → 254 254
(6 − 1) × 50 + 4
28 – 28 254
(4 + 1) × 50 + 8 ÷ 2


33
5 ORNFLERAE LEARNER 35 – 35 LEARNER FORERAN*, RELEARN* 40
6 YLRIEACFI FACILE 41 – 41 FAIRLY FIRECLAY* 48
7 SLTSAENIS SALTINESS 59 – 59 STAINLESS 66
8 4 5 6 1 3 10 → 572 571 59 – 69 572
(6 + 5) × (10 + 3) × 4


76
9 aabdorrst* 59 – 79 STARBOARD
(17 seconds)
86