Episode 599

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Episode 599 was broadcast on 26 June 1987, and was the first semi-final of Championship of Champions III.

Harvey Freeman played John Clarke, with Harvey Freeman winning 45 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sally James, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

NOTE: The conundrum was illegal as SHORTWAVE is only specified in the COD7 as two words.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Harvey Freeman	Score	John Clarke	Others	Max.
1	FCTOUAYNO	COUNTY	6 – 6	TOUCAN	TYCOON*	6
2	DBDEIERCX	DERIDE	6 – 13	DECIDER	DECRIED	13
3	BMRAIASUE	URAEMIA	13 – 13	BRUISE	AUMBRIES	21
4	4 5 1 1 6 6 → 964	—	13 – 13	—	CV: 960 = (6 + 1 + 1) × 5 × 4 × 6	28
5	TASEWIDEN	INSTEAD	20 – 20	WAISTED	ANDESITE*	36
6	LVSIOATOE	VIOLATES	28 – 28	VIOLATES		44
7	CALITEFAS	ELASTIC	35 – 28	FACILE	ACETALS*, FACIALS*, FALCATE*, FASCIAE*, FASCIAL*, LACIEST*, LACTASE*, LATICES*, SEALIFT*	51
8	100 3 4 6 9 1 → 436	436 (100 + 9) × 4	45 – 38	436 (100 + 9) × 4		61
9	OVERTHAWS	whatsoever ☓ (2.5 seconds)	45 – 38		SHORTWAVE	71