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Episode 598

From Countdown

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