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Episode 663

From Countdown

Episode 663 was broadcast on 29 October 1987, as part of Series 14.

Judy Tilley played Nic Brown, with Nic Brown winning 61 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Judy Tilley Score Nic Brown Others Max.
1 BGRVAIEYJ GRAVY 5 – 5 GRAVE VIRGAE* 6
2 WFPMAIAYS SWAMPY 11 – 11 SWAMPY 12
3 TMNSIEODC SECTION 18 – 11 demonist ☓ CENTIMOS*, DOMESTIC 20
4 25 10 2 5 3 6 → 551 550
(6 + 5) × 2 × 25
25 – 18 550
(2 × 25 + 5) × 10

CV: 551 = (6 × 5 + 25) × 10 + 3 − 2

30
5 RKTAIERVK ARRIVE 31 – 18 AVERT ARTIER*, KERRIA* 36
6 DLTVIUONA TONAL 36 – 23 VALID DALTON*, DOLINA*, INDULT*, LADINO*, LUTINO*, UNLAID*, UNLOAD*, UNTOLD*, VOLANT* 42
7 TSREIELSL TIRELESS 36 – 41 TRELLISES 60
8 50 9 4 4 9 8 → 653 653
(9 + 4) × 50 + 4 − (9 − 8)
46 – 51 653
(9 + 4) × 50 + 8 + 4 − 9


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9 cdeellmop* 46 – 61 COMPELLED
(6 seconds)
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