Episode 534

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Episode 534 was broadcast on 27 March 1987, as part of Series 11.

John Clarke played David Carr, with John Clarke winning 61 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Clarke	Score	David Carr	Others	Max.
1	DTRIUECRO	COURTIER	8 – 0	CURRIED	CREDITOR*, DIRECTOR, OUTRIDER	8
2	NSJIEUWYI	SINEWY	14 – 6	UNWISE		14
3	VTREEOPSN	OVERSPENT	32 – 24	OVERSPENT		32
4	25 5 9 3 3 6 → 586	589 25 × (9 × 3 – 3) – 6 – 5	39 – 24	–	CV: 585 Best: 585 = (6 × 5 × 3 − 25) × 9	39
5	MNTUIERPN	MINUTE	45 – 30	UNRIPE	ENPRINT*, PINETUM*, PUNNIER*, RUNTIME*	37
6	TMLAIENXA	MENTAL	45 – 37	AILMENT	LAMINATE	45
7	FSBSIEATM	BEASTS	51 – 43	FEASTS	FIESTAS, SAMIEST*	52
8	50 4 8 7 7 1 → 721	723	51 – 53	721 50 × (8 + 7) – 7 × 4 – 1		62
9	RECITETAX	EXTRICATE (8 seconds)	61 – 53	extricator ☓ (4 seconds)		72