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Episode 651

From Countdown

Episode 651 was broadcast on 13 October 1987, as part of Series 14.

Margaret Rogers played Ian Cook, with Ian Cook winning 53 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Margaret Rogers Score Ian Cook Others Max.
1 NEDVOSGOD GOODS 0 – 6 DODGES GODSEND 7
2 TSMDEALGE GLEAMED 7 – 13 SMELTED DELATES*, EAGLETS*, GAMETES*, LEGATES*, STEAMED 14
3 NIBTONVAL votal ☓ 7 – 18 BATON BITONAL* 21
4 50 1 4 6 10 1 → 848 849
(10 + 6 + 1) × 50 − 1
14 – 25 847
(10 + 6 + 1) × 50 − (4 − 1)

CV: 848 = (50 + 4 − 1) × (10 + 6)

31
5 HPUIFNAYO UPON 14 – 30 PHONY APHONY, YAUPON* 37
6 RTINQEULO quilter ☓ 14 – 36 TOILER REQUINTO* 45
7 BWLAIRSOE BOWLERS 21 – 43 BOWLERS BLOWSIER* 53
8 100 1 10 6 7 1 → 914 916 21 – 53 914
(10 − 1) × 100 + 6 + 7 + 1


63
9 ceirrsttu* STRICTURE
(16 seconds)
31 – 53 73