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Latest revision as of 09:50, 30 July 2025

Episode 534 was broadcast on 27 March 1987, as part of Series 11.

John Clarke played David Carr, with John Clarke winning 61 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection John Clarke Score David Carr Others Max.
1 DTRIUECRO COURTIER 8 – 0 CURRIED CREDITOR*, DIRECTOR, OUTRIDER 8
2 NSJIEUWYI SINEWY 14 – 6 UNWISE 14
3 VTREEOPSN OVERSPENT 32 – 24 OVERSPENT 32
4 25 5 9 3 3 6 → 586 589
25 × (9 × 3 – 3) – 6 – 5
39 – 24

CV: 585 Best: 585 = (6 × 5 × 3 − 25) × 9

39
5 MNTUIERPN MINUTE 45 – 30 UNRIPE ENPRINT*, PINETUM*, PUNNIER*, RUNTIME* 46
6 TMLAIENXA MENTAL 45 – 37 AILMENT LAMINATE 54
7 FSBSIEATM BEASTS 51 – 43 FEASTS FIESTAS, SAMIEST* 61
8 50 4 8 7 7 1 → 721 723 51 – 53 721
50 × (8 + 7) – 7 × 4 – 1


71
9 RECITETAX EXTRICATE
(8 seconds)
61 – 53 extricator ☓
(4 seconds)
81