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Episode 541

From Countdown

Episode 541 was broadcast on 7 April 1987, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 11.

Ted Kimmons played James Wilkie, with James Wilkie winning 53 – 13. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Ted Kimmons Score James Wilkie Others Max.
1 LEGIHATOR RIGHTO 0 – 7 LIGHTER LITHARGE*, REGOLITH* 8
2 SUHGDEOAY SOUGHED 7 – 7 GASHED 15
3 NECITONEP PECTIN 13 – 13 NOTICE NEOTENIC* 23
4 75 8 6 4 5 4 → 374 375 13 – 23 374
75 × 5 − 4 ÷ 4


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5 MNVSREAOT OVATES 13 – 30 SERVANT MONSTERA*, OVERMANS, STOREMAN* 41
6 HESICOGEN CHOSEN 13 – 37 SHOEING CHEESING 49
7 SUJPLNIEM MINUS 13 – 43 PLUMES SPLENIUM* 57
8 75 100 1 4 3 9 → 270 250 13 – 43 270 ☓

CV: 270 = 75 × 4 − (9 + 1) × 3

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9 eelprssxy* 13 – 53 EXPRESSLY
(8 seconds)
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