Episode 665

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Episode 665 was broadcast on 2 November 1987, as part of Series 14.

Martin Baker played Nic Brown, with Nic Brown winning 43 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Martin Baker	Score	Nic Brown	Others	Max.
1	YEBOTIGQE	BOGIE	5 – 5	BEGET	BIGEYE*	6
2	SHMOAORFE	MASHER	11 – 11	MASHER	HOOFERS*	13
3	ITEIXLATV	laxitive ☓	11 – 16	VITAL	ILVAITE*, VITIATE	20
4	100 1 6 8 9 2 → 748	747 (100 + 8) × (6 + 1) − 9	18 – 16	749 ☓	CV: 748 = (9 − 2) × 100 + 8 × 6	30
5	LVGIOIRBA	VIOLA	23 – 21	VIGIL	BOLIVAR*, RAVIOLI*	37
6	YEAJPOYMI	POEM	23 – 27	MYOPIA		43
7	WFSEIAVKO	WAIVES	29 – 33	WAIVES	FAKIES*	49
8	50 10 5 9 4 2 → 768	767	29 – 43	768 (10 + 5) × 50 + 9 × 2		59
9	CURIOOATS	ATROCIOUS (8.5 seconds)	39 – 43			69