Episode 643
From Countdown
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) x (5 + 2) |
36 – 29 | 749 |
CV: 741 = ((100 + (5 x 10) - 2) x 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)) x 5 |
|
86 |
| 9 | ceerrrstu* | 56 – 53 | RESURRECT | 96 |