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Episode 647
From Countdown
Episode 647 was broadcast on 7 October 1987, as part of Series 14.
Jim Findlay played Ray Clements, with Jim Findlay winning 66 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jim Findlay | Score | Ray Clements | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AWBSATORN | BRAWNS | 6 – 6 | BRAWNS | ABORTS*, AORTAS*, BARONS*, BATONS*, BOARTS*, BRANTS*, BROWNS*, BWANAS*, NAWABS*, ROWANS*, SONATA*, STROWN*, TABORS* | 6 |
| 2 | GSTEIEVDU | VESTIGE | 13 – 6 | DIGEST | EDGIEST, GUESTED* | 13 |
| 3 | MSBIOEDTS | MODEST | 19 – 12 | BODIES | MODISTES* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 4 10 4 9 7 → 792 | 792
4 × 4 × 50 − (10 − 9 + 7) |
29 – 22 | 792
(7 + 9) × 50 − (4 + 4) |
|
31 |
| 5 | NYVIAPHFL | VAINLY | 35 – 28 | VAINLY | FLAVIN*, HYALIN*, LINHAY* | 37 |
| 6 | NGBTIEADG | DEBATING | 43 – 36 | DEBATING | 45 | |
| 7 | NTRNIOATF | INFANT | 49 – 42 | RATION | INTRANT, FONTINA* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 6 10 5 8 5 → 347 | 348
(5 ÷ 5 + 6) × 50 − (10 − 8) |
56 – 49 | 348
(5 ÷ 5 + 6) × 50 − (10 − 8) |
CV: 347 = (50 + 8) × 6 − 5 ÷ 5 |
62 |
| 9 | ????????? | ?????????
(? seconds) |
66 – 49 | 72 |
