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Episode 677
From Countdown
Episode 677 was broadcast on 18 November 1987, as part of Series 14.
Joel Salkin played Ian Rocket, with Joel Salkin winning 42 - 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lance Percival, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Joel Salkin | Score | Ian Rocket | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UEOGNDRNS | DUNGEONS | 8 – 0 | GROUNDS | GUERDONS* | 8 |
| 2 | AIECRHVNG | CRAVING | 8 – 8 | REACHING | HAVERING | 16 |
| 3 | EOISMGRMS | EGOISM | 8 – 15 | SIMMERS | EGOISMS, ISOMERS*, MEGRIMS*, MEMOIRS, MOSSIER* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 3 4 5 6 9 → 202 | 202
(50 x 4) + (6 / 3) |
18 – 25 | 202
(50 x 4) + 5 - 3 |
|
33 |
| 5 | AOITRVFGA | VIRAGO | 24 – 25 | GRAFT | AVIATOR | 40 |
| 6 | IAUCBLITA | CABAL | 29 – 25 | baltic ☓ | CUBITAL | 47 |
| 7 | IEATDLGSY | GLADES | 35 – 31 | SLATED | STEADILY | 55 |
| 8 | 25 5 7 6 8 10 → 763 | 765
(6 x 5 x 25) + 8 + 7 |
42 – 31 | 764 ☓ |
CV: 763 = ((8 - 5) x 10 x 25) + 7 + 6 |
65 |
| 9 | aaeeoprtv* | 42 – 41 | EVAPORATE
(2 seconds) |
75 |
