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Episode 598
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Episode 598 was broadcast on 25 June 1987, and was the fourth quarter-final of Championship of Champions III.
John Clarke played Jon Marsh, with John Clarke winning 61 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sally James, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Clarke | Score | Jon Marsh | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GHCOUASNE | CHANGES | 7 – 0 | CAUSE | GOUACHES* | 8 |
| 2 | DRLUYAETR | ADULTERY | 15 – 0 | TARRED | 16 | |
| 3 | GCMOEARGS | SCREAM | 21 – 6 | COMERS | CARGOES, CORSAGE | 23 |
| 4 | 25 75 1 3 2 4 → 782 | 776 | 21 – 13 | 784
(75 + 25 − 2) × (4 + 3 + 1) |
CV: 782 = (25 − 3) ÷ 2 × (75 − 4) + 1 |
33 |
| 5 | NGTOSVEOM | GENTOOS | 28 – 13 | STOVE | MOONSET* | 40 |
| 6 | GNLAIEGTQ | ELATING | 35 – 13 | lignate ☓ | LEGATING | 48 |
| 7 | WTRKINORE | WINKER | 41 – 19 | WINKER | INTERWORK* | 66 |
| 8 | 100 3 9 3 4 2 → 318 | 318
3 × 100 + 9 × 2 |
51 – 29 | 318
(100 + 4 + 2) × 3 |
|
76 |
| 9 | aeelrstuy* | AUSTERELY
(5 seconds) |
61 – 29 | 86 |
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- 9-round games
- Episodes in Championship of Champions III
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Della Thompson as lexicographer
- Episodes with Sally James as a guest
- Recaps with missing conundrum scrambles
