Episode 643

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Episode 643 was broadcast on 27 August 1987, and was the second semi-final of Series 13.

Kevin Nelson played Mike Whiteoak, with Kevin Nelson winning 56 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Derek Nimmo, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Kevin Nelson	Score	Mike Whiteoak	Others	Max.
1	GESELATER	RELEGATES	18 – 18	RELEGATES	REGELATES*	18
2	SBRCWIAIT	CRABS	23 – 23	BASIC	TRIBASIC*	26
3	NETOTAGHA	NOTATE	29 – 29	GOTTEN	THANAGE*	33
4	100 5 1 10 2 5 → 741	742 (5 + 1 + 100) × (5 + 2)	36 – 29	749	CV: 741 = (100 + 5 × 10 − 2) × 5 + 1	43
5	YCSEIKGEN	SEEKING	43 – 36	SEEKING		50
6	SUHIGONET	HOUSING	50 – 43	HOUSING	HOUTINGS*, OUTSHINE, SHOUTING, SOUTHING*, TOUGHENS*, TOUGHIES*	58
7	RCYNSIEON	SINNER	56 – 43	CORNY	INCENSORY	76
8	100 5 2 3 7 1 → 475	476	56 – 53	475 (100 − (2 + 3)) × 5		86
9	ceerrrstu*		56 – 53		RESURRECT	96