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Episode 653
From Countdown
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) x 3 x 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 x 5 x 25) - 10 |
31 – 40 | 868 |
CV: 866 = (7 x 5 x 25) - ((10 / 2) + 4) |
71 |
| 9 | gghilnopu* | PLOUGHING
(4 seconds) |
41 – 40 | 81 |
