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Episode 656
From Countdown
Episode 656 was broadcast on 20 October 1987, as part of Series 14.
Alan Steel played Howard Clark, with Alan Steel winning 50 - 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Steel | Score | Howard Clark | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEBIRETQA | REBATE | 6 – 0 | baiter ☓ | BAREGE*, BARGEE, BARITE*, BEATER, BERATE*, GAITER*, TRIAGE* | 6 |
| 2 | LHISVEALS | LAVISHES | 14 – 0 | SHAVES | 14 | |
| 3 | TINERAYOT | NITRATE | 21 – 7 | NATTIER | ATTORNEY, TENTORIA* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 4 1 4 6 7 → 568 | 569 | 21 – 17 | 568
(6 x 100) - (7 x 4) - 4 |
|
32 |
| 5 | ROYEOMSAJ | MOROSE | 27 – 23 | SMEARY | JOYSOME | 39 |
| 6 | XIVOPASDI | VAPID | 32 – 23 | vipid ☓ | AVOIDS*, SPADIX* | 45 |
| 7 | SOTOGRINY | ROOSTING | 40 – 23 | GRINS | SONORITY | 53 |
| 8 | 25 2 4 4 7 7 → 456 | 456
((4 x 25) + 7 + 7) x 4 |
50 – 23 | 451 |
|
63 |
| 9 | aaccdeilm* | academical ☓
(9 seconds) |
50 – 23 | ACCLAIMED | 73 |
