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Episode 701
From Countdown
Episode 701 was broadcast on 18 December 1987, and was the first quarter-final of Series 14.
Derek Rutter played Nic Brown, with Nic Brown winning 46 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Thatcher, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Derek Rutter | Score | Nic Brown | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NRKIECTRO | NOTICE | 6 – 0 | rection ☓ | TRICORNE | 8 |
2 | DCGEATREW | WATERED | 13 – 7 | CATERED | CREATED*, DEWATER*, RAGWEED*, REACTED*, TARWEED* | 15 |
3 | STGAIKLER | girates ☓ | 13 – 7 | stalkier ☓ | GLARIEST, REGALIST*, STARLIKE* | 23 |
4 | 75 2 8 4 6 2 → 343 | 344 | 13 – 17 | 343
((75 + 8 + 2) x 4) + (6 / 2) |
|
33 |
5 | NYLAOEGRI | RELAYING | 21 – 25 | REGIONAL | LEGIONARY* | 51 |
6 | TBPOILMAE | IMPALE | 21 – 32 | POTABLE | OPTIMAL*, TIMBALE* | 58 |
7 | RGSCAUEBN | CANGUES | 28 – 39 | BANGERS | UNBRACES* | 66 |
8 | 25 9 5 10 1 8 → 556 | 559
((9 + 5 + 8) x 25) + 10 - 1 |
35 – 46 | 559
((10 + 8 + 5 - 1) x 25) + 9 |
CV: 556 = (((9 x 5) + 8) x 10) + 25 + 1 |
76 |
9 | CIGARTEST | 35 – 46 | cigaretts ☓
(? seconds) |
STRATEGIC | 86 |