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Episode 654
From Countdown
Episode 654 was broadcast on 16 October 1987, as part of Series 14.
Alan Steel played Margaret Smythe, with Alan Steel winning 58 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Steel | Score | Margaret Smythe | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIREQELNI | RELINE | 6 – 6 | RELENT | NITERIE*, NITRILE | 7 |
| 2 | BTDOIGBES | DIGEST | 12 – 12 | BODGES | BIGOTED, BODGIES*, DOBBIES*, GIBBETS*, GOBBETS*, GOBBIES | 14 |
| 3 | DAWETAENC | CANTED | 18 – 18 | WANTED | CATENAE*, ENACTED | 21 |
| 4 | 75 2 8 10 5 5 → 232 | 232
(5 − 2) × 75 + 5 + 10 − 8 |
28 – 18 | 233 |
|
31 |
| 5 | GSVUAIZLE | VISUAL | 34 – 24 | GLAZES | GLAIVES* | 38 |
| 6 | NAHESATSY | HASTENS | 41 – 24 | HASTY | SYNTHASE* | 46 |
| 7 | NNIEHSOKV | VENISON | 48 – 24 | SHINE | HONKIES*, INVOKES* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 3 5 9 10 7 → 808 | 808
(9 + 7) × 50 + 3 + 5 |
58 – 34 | 808
(9 + 7) × 50 + 3 + 5 |
|
63 |
| 9 | ????????? | 58 – 34 | ????????? | 73 |
