Episode 623

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Episode 623 was broadcast on 30 July 1987, as part of Series 13.

Peter Tatlow played Mike Whiteoak, with Mike Whiteoak winning 79 – 59. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lance Percival, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Peter Tatlow	Score	Mike Whiteoak	Others	Max.
1	SNGUEISNT	SUITES	6 – 6	GUESTS	SUNNIEST	8
2	DRNEOSTIL	NOSTRIL	13 – 13	SOLDIER	TENDRILS	16
3	FTDAICNUA	FAINT	18 – 18	FAINT	ANTACID*, FANATIC	23
4	50 6 2 1 8 4 → 254	254 (6 − 1) × 50 + 4	28 – 28	254 (4 + 1) × 50 + 8 ÷ 2		33
5	ORNFLERAE	LEARNER	35 – 35	LEARNER	FORERAN*, RELEARN*	40
6	YLRIEACFI	FACILE	41 – 41	FAIRLY	FIRECLAY*	48
7	SLTSAENIS	SALTINESS	59 – 59	STAINLESS		66
8	4 5 6 1 3 10 → 572	571	59 – 69	572 (6 + 5) × (10 + 3) × 4		76
9	aabdorrst*		59 – 79	STARBOARD (17 seconds)		86