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Episode 637
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Episode 637 was broadcast on 19 August 1987, as part of Series 13.
John Brooks played Mark Preston, with Mark Preston winning 80 – 0. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a contestant has failed to score any points, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the 9 round format.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Brooks | Score | Mark Preston | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACSTINGER | TRACINGS | 0 – 18 | RECASTING | 18 | |
| 2 | DHMIOIGXO | DIM | 0 – 22 | DOOM | IDIOM | 23 |
| 3 | FNESIPLAY | PLANES | 0 – 29 | FINALES | LIFESPAN | 31 |
| 4 | 50 1 8 5 3 7 → 621 | 621 ☓ | 0 – 39 | 621
(8 + 5 − 1) × 50 + 7 × 3 |
|
41 |
| 5 | OSTEHNVOT | SHOVE | 0 – 45 | TENTHS | TOSTONE* | 48 |
| 6 | ISNETNOVH | HONEST | 0 – 52 | TENSION | HISTONE*, INTONES, INVENTS, VENISON | 55 |
| 7 | SNUJELRAG | largens ☓ | 0 – 60 | GRANULES | 63 | |
| 8 | 75 8 3 5 10 6 → 211 | 213 | 0 – 70 | 211
75 × 3 − (8 + 6) |
|
73 |
| 9 | aghinrttw* | 0 – 80 | THWARTING
(8 seconds) |
83 |
