Episode 598

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Episode 598 was broadcast on 25 June 1987, and was the fourth quarter-final of Championship of Champions III.

John Clarke played Jon Marsh, with John Clarke winning 61 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sally James, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Clarke	Score	Jon Marsh	Others	Max.
1	GHCOUASNE	CHANGES	7 – 0	CAUSE	GOUACHES*	8
2	DRLUYAETR	ADULTERY	15 – 0	TARRED		16
3	GCMOEARGS	SCREAM	21 – 6	COMERS	CARGOES, CORSAGE	23
4	25 75 1 3 2 4 → 782	776	21 – 13	784 (75 + 25 − 2) × (4 + 3 + 1)	CV: 782 = (25 − 3) ÷ 2 × (75 − 4) + 1	33
5	NGTOSVEOM	GENTOOS	28 – 13	STOVE	MOONSET*	40
6	GNLAIEGTQ	ELATING	35 – 13	lignate ☓	LEGATING	48
7	WTRKINORE	WINKER	41 – 19	WINKER	INTERWORK*	66
8	100 3 9 3 4 2 → 318	318 3 × 100 + 9 × 2	51 – 29	318 (100 + 4 + 2) × 3		76
9	SALUTERYE	AUSTERELY (5 seconds)	61 – 29			86