Episode 653

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Episode 653 was broadcast on 15 October 1987, as part of Series 14.

Alan Steel played Peter Smith, with Alan Steel winning 41 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Alan Steel	Score	Peter Smith	Others	Max.
1	DUXISEPVF	upside ☓	0 – 5	FIVES	DUPES*, FIXED*, FIXES*, FUSED*	5
2	RYAJEMARK	REMARK	6 – 11	MARKER	EARMARK*	12
3	REDONESVU	overdone ☓	6 – 18	NERVOUS	OVERUSED*, UNSERVED*, UNVERSED	20
4	25 8 2 9 3 5 → 817	816	6 – 28	817 (2 + 9) × 3 × 25 − 8		30
5	GDIBELWUR	BURGLED	13 – 35	BURGLED	BLUDGER*, BUILDER, BULGIER, GUILDER*, REBUILD	37
6	SIYENUHPF	PUNISH	19 – 35	UNIFY	INFUSE*, PUISNE*, SUPINE, UNSHIP*	43
7	SALTIUMNT	TAINT	24 – 40	TAILS	STIMULANT*	61
8	25 4 2 5 7 10 → 866	865 7 × 5 × 25 − 10	31 – 40	868	CV: 866 = 7 × 5 × 25 − (10 ÷ 2 + 4)	71
9	gghilnopu*	PLOUGHING (4 seconds)	41 – 40			81