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Episode 668
From Countdown
Episode 668 was broadcast on 5 November 1987, as part of Series 14.
Jean Anderson played John Hadfield, with John Hadfield winning 51 – 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jean Anderson | Score | John Hadfield | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KPMIAOYJI | JOY | 3 – 3 | JAM | MYOPIA | 6 |
| 2 | CRRAILSOE | AIRERS | 3 – 10 | CARRIES | CARRIOLES | 24 |
| 3 | RNTRAIELS | TRAINERS | 11 – 18 | LATRINES | ENTRAILS, RATLINES*, RESTRAIN, RETIRALS*, RETRAINS*, RETRIALS*, SNARLIER*, STRAINER*, TRAILERS*, TRANSIRE*, TRENAILS* | 32 |
| 4 | 50 4 10 3 6 2 → 167 | 167 ☓ | 11 – 28 | 167
(50 + 4) × 3 + 10 ÷ 2 |
|
42 |
| 5 | TNFAISYOT | STATION | 18 – 28 | TAINTS | 49 | |
| 6 | VMSHEOIMR | mimers ☓ | 18 – 34 | MORISH | HEROISM, MEMOIRS, MOREISH, SHIMMER*, VERISMO* | 56 |
| 7 | TTGAIENLC | LETTING | 25 – 34 | cattling ☓ | TACETING* | 64 |
| 8 | 50 5 1 4 7 5 → 329 | — | 25 – 41 | 328
(5 + 1) × 50 + 7 × 4 |
CV: 329 = (50 + 1 − 4) × 7 |
74 |
| 9 | QUEERYCFN | 25 – 51 | FREQUENCY
(6 seconds) |
84 |
External Links
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)
