Episode 639

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Episode 639 was broadcast on 21 August 1987, and was the second quarter-final of Series 13.

Peter Tatlow played Mike Whiteoak, with Mike Whiteoak winning 74 – 69. The Dictionary Corner guest was Derek Nimmo, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Peter Tatlow	Score	Mike Whiteoak	Others	Max.
1	NSNOIVETH	VENISON	7 – 7	VENISON	HISTONE*, INTONES*, INVENTS*, TENSION	7
2	YNPSAIELF	PLAINS	13 – 13	EASILY	LIFESPAN	15
3	TSCARNIEG	RECASTING	31 – 31	RECASTING		33
4	100 10 7 7 8 3 → 776	776 (100 − 3) × 8	41 – 41	776 100 × 7 + 8 × 10 − (7 − 3)		43
5	NVHMNIOIG	HOMING	47 – 47	MOVING	HIVING*, HONING*, MINING*, MINION, VINING*	49
6	ZTTFOEUSN	TENTS	52 – 47	stouten ☓	TENUTOS*	56
7	LSDRNOEOL	NOODLES	59 – 54	NOODLES	RONDELS*	63
8	10 8 2 4 1 5 → 177	177 (10 + 1) × 2 × 8 + 5 − 4	69 – 64	177 (5 × 2 + 8) × 10 − (4 − 1)		73
9	agilnprsw*		69 – 74	SPRAWLING (4 seconds)		83