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Episode 660

From Countdown

Episode 660 was broadcast on 26 October 1987, as part of Series 14.

John Bellamy played Nic Brown, with Nic Brown winning 60 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection John Bellamy Score Nic Brown Others Max.
1 TGIVAGIDE TAGGED 6 – 0 gaited ☓ DATIVE*, GADGET 6
2 TWCEAISNF FANCIES 6 – 8 FANCIEST 14
3 SLANEHSIN SHINES 12 – 14 INSANE SHANNIES* 22
4 75 6 9 3 7 10 → 559 558
7 × 75 + 3 × 9 + 6
19 – 21 558
7 × 75 + 3 × 10 + 9 − 6

CV: 559 = (75 + 3) × 7 + 10 + 9 − 6

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5 BSNAEISTI sabiens ☓ 19 – 29 BASINETS BASSINET*, SANITISE*, SATINISE* 40
6 HYLAZESAT HALEST 25 – 35 HAZELS HASLET*, LATHES*, LYSATE*, SHALEY*, SHELTY*, SLEAZY* 46
7 PFRUEAWLN PRUNE 30 – 40 LEARN FLANEUR*, FUNERAL 53
8 100 7 4 8 4 3 → 503 503
(8 − 3) × 100 + 7 − 4
40 – 50 503
(8 − 3) × 100 + 7 − 4


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9 hillooprw* 40 – 60 WHIRLPOOL
(6 seconds)
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