Episode 663

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Episode 663 was broadcast on 29 October 1987, as part of Series 14.

Judy Tilley played Nic Brown, with Nic Brown winning 61 - 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Judy Tilley	Score	Nic Brown	Others	Max.
1	BGRVAIEYJ	GRAVY	5 – 5	GRAVE	VIRGAE*	6
2	WFPMAIAYS	SWAMPY	11 – 11	SWAMPY		12
3	TMNSIEODC	SECTION	18 – 11	demonist ☓	CENTIMOS*, DOMESTIC	20
4	25 10 2 5 3 6 → 551	550 (6 + 5) x 2 x 25	25 – 18	550 ((2 x 25) + 5) x 10	CV: 551 = (((6 x 5) + 25) x 10) + 3 - 2	30
5	RKTAIERVK	ARRIVE	31 – 18	AVERT	ARTIER*, KERRIA*	36
6	DLTVIUONA	TONAL	36 – 23	VALID	DALTON*, DOLINA*, INDULT*, LADINO*, LUTINO*, UNLAID*, UNLOAD*, UNTOLD*, VOLANT*	42
7	TSREIELSL	TIRELESS	36 – 41	TRELLISES		60
8	50 9 4 4 9 8 → 653	653 ((9 + 4) x 50) + 4 - (9 - 8)	46 – 51	653 ((9 + 4) x 50) + 8 + 4 - 9		70
9	cdeellmop*		46 – 61	COMPELLED (6 seconds)		80