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Episode 639

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Episode 639 was broadcast on 21 August 1987, and was the second quarter-final of Series 13.

Peter Tatlow played Mike Whiteoak, with Mike Whiteoak winning 74 – 69. The Dictionary Corner guest was Derek Nimmo, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Peter Tatlow Score Mike Whiteoak Others Max.
1 NSNOIVETH VENISON 7 – 7 VENISON HISTONE*, INTONES*, INVENTS*, TENSION 7
2 YNPSAIELF PLAINS 13 – 13 EASILY LIFESPAN 15
3 TSCARNIEG RECASTING 31 – 31 RECASTING 33
4 100 10 7 7 8 3 → 776 776
(100 − 3) × 8
41 – 41 776
100 × 7 + 8 × 10 − (7 − 3)


43
5 NVHMNIOIG HOMING 47 – 47 MOVING HIVING*, HONING*, MINING*, MINION, VINING* 49
6 ZTTFOEUSN TENTS 52 – 47 stouten ☓ TENUTOS* 56
7 LSDRNOEOL NOODLES 59 – 54 NOODLES RONDELS* 63
8 10 8 2 4 1 5 → 177 177
(10 + 1) × 2 × 8 + 5 − 4
69 – 64 177
(5 × 2 + 8) × 10 − (4 − 1)


73
9 agilnprsw* 69 – 74 SPRAWLING
(4 seconds)
83