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Episode 671
From Countdown
Episode 671 was broadcast on 10 November 1987, as part of Series 14.
Betty Powell played John Hadfield, with John Hadfield winning 63 - 6. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Betty Powell | Score | John Hadfield | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IAONFNTDI | taint ☓ | 0 – 6 | NATION | NIDATION* | 8 |
| 2 | NCFAIENTQ | FAINT | 0 – 12 | INFANT | ANCIENT, FINANCE, INFANTE* | 15 |
| 3 | AIOXTBYGK | TAXI | 0 – 17 | BIGOT | KITBAG* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 5 7 7 10 5 → 530 | 529 | 0 – 27 | 530
((100 + 7) x 5) - 5 |
|
31 |
| 5 | NTBEUAVDW | DEBUT | 0 – 34 | VAUNTED | 38 | |
| 6 | FLEAGSIVR | SILVER | 6 – 40 | SILVER | FRAGILE, GLAIVES*, GRAVELS, GRAVIES*, REFLAGS*, REVISAL*, VERGLAS*, VERLIGS* | 45 |
| 7 | BVTLOEAVT | lovet ☓ | 6 – 46 | BOTTLE | VOTABLE | 52 |
| 8 | 50 10 10 8 1 9 → 276 | — | 6 – 53 | 271
((8 + 9 + 10) x 10) + 1 |
CV: 277 = ((50 - 10 - 10) x 9) + 8 - 1 |
59 |
| 9 | aabceilmn* | 6 – 63 | IMBALANCE
(15 seconds) |
69 |
