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Episode 658
From Countdown
Episode 658 was broadcast on 22 October 1987, as part of Series 14.
Alan Steel played Nic Brown, with Nic Brown winning 58 - 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Steel | Score | Nic Brown | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RICENIGBO | BORING | 6 – 6 | BORING | BIOGENIC* | 8 |
| 2 | TQEYSIRER | STEER | 6 – 13 | RETIRES | ETRIERS*, RETRIES*, TERRIES* | 15 |
| 3 | VALASILHO | LAVISH | 12 – 19 | AVAILS | HALLOS*, SALIVA, SALVIA*, VILLAS*, VIOLAS | 21 |
| 4 | 25 6 3 4 3 5 → 952 | 950
(((3 + 4) x 5) + 3) x 25 |
19 – 19 | 945 |
CV: 952 = (25 + 3) x ((5 x 6) + 4) |
31 |
| 5 | STRIEOTNO | SNOOTIER | 27 – 27 | SNOOTIER | ROOTIEST*, SNOTTIER*, TENORIST*, TORTOISE, TRITONES* | 39 |
| 6 | YAREJASYM | SMEARY | 33 – 33 | SMEARY | 45 | |
| 7 | VFPXOEDFM | FOXED | 38 – 38 | FOXED | MOPED, MOVED*, OFFED*, POXED | 50 |
| 8 | 100 7 1 6 7 10 → 428 | 428
(6 + 7 + 1 - 10) x (100 + 7) |
48 – 48 | 428
(10 - 6) x (100 + 7) |
|
60 |
| 9 | aaeiklttv* | 48 – 58 | TALKATIVE
(2 seconds) |
70 |
