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Episode 641
From Countdown
Episode 641 was broadcast on 25 August 1987, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 13.
Hilary Hopper played John Clark, with Hilary Hopper winning 58 – 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Derek Nimmo, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Hilary Hopper | Score | John Clark | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DMREIUNTO | dormient ☓ | 0 – 7 | MINUTED | ROUTINED*, RUDIMENT | 8 |
2 | YDMEVIBSO | BODIES | 6 – 13 | MOVIES | DISOBEY* | 15 |
3 | SENAVITOA | VAINEST | 13 – 13 | NAVIES | SANATIVE | 23 |
4 | 100 4 10 10 7 5 → 833 | 833
(10 ÷ 5 × 100 + 10) × 4 − 7 |
23 – 23 | 833
(100 + 10 + 5 + 4) × 7 |
|
33 |
5 | PNSIHNEFL | plenish ☓ | 23 – 29 | ELFINS | ELFISH*, SPINEL*, SPLINE* | 39 |
6 | YRTUEINOC | COUNTRY | 30 – 36 | ROUTINE | NEUROTIC | 47 |
7 | SGNEIHGNA | HANGINGS | 38 – 44 | HANGINGS | GNASHING* | 55 |
8 | 50 7 5 2 3 8 → 169 | 169
(50 + 5) × 3 + 8 ÷ 2 |
48 – 54 | 169
(50 + 2) × 3 + 8 + 5 |
|
65 |
9 | DECCHEERS | SCREECHED
(23.5 seconds) |
58 – 54 | 75 |
External Links
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