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Episode 684
From Countdown
Episode 684 was broadcast on 27 November 1987, as part of Series 14.
Frank Houston played June Jay, with Frank Houston winning 55 - 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Neil Innes, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Frank Houston | Score | June Jay | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATLDSKERU | SKATED | 6 – 6 | SALTED | AUKLETS*, DARKEST*, LUSTRED*, RUSTLED*, SALUTED*, SALUTER*, STALKED, STALKER, STRUDEL*, TALKERS | 7 |
| 2 | TFSEOAGWE | STOWAGE | 13 – 13 | STOWAGE | GOATEES | 14 |
| 3 | RETFYOMLT | LOFTY | 18 – 13 | mottley ☓ | LOTTERY | 21 |
| 4 | 100 75 10 6 9 4 → 517 | 516
(100 x 6) - (75 + 9) |
25 – 20 | 516
((9 - 4) x 100) + 10 + 6 |
CV: 517 = ((75 - 4) x 6) + 100 - 9 |
31 |
| 5 | RNDIAECLP | PAIRED | 25 – 27 | PLAINER | PANICLED* | 39 |
| 6 | IZQNEVCSI | VINES | 30 – 32 | VEINS | INCISE, SEIZIN* | 45 |
| 7 | HVNEOUVJE | VENUE | 35 – 32 | HOVE | 50 | |
| 8 | 50 100 4 10 10 8 → 156 | 156
100 + 50 + 10 - 4 |
45 – 42 | 156
10 - 8 + 4 + 100 + 50 |
|
60 |
| 9 | eeorrttvx* | EXTROVERT
(2 seconds) |
55 – 42 | 70 |
