Episode 654

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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