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Episode 701

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Episode 701 was broadcast on 18 December 1987, and was the first quarter-final of Series 14.

Derek Rutter played Nic Brown, with Nic Brown winning 46 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Thatcher, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Derek Rutter Score Nic Brown Others Max.
1 NRKIECTRO NOTICE 6 – 0 rection ☓ TRICORNE 8
2 DCGEATREW WATERED 13 – 7 CATERED CREATED*, DEWATER*, RAGWEED*, REACTED*, TARWEED* 15
3 STGAIKLER girates ☓ 13 – 7 stalkier ☓ GLARIEST, REGALIST*, STARLIKE* 23
4 75 2 8 4 6 2 → 343 344 13 – 17 343
(75 + 8 + 2) × 4 + 6 ÷ 2


33
5 NYLAOEGRI RELAYING 21 – 25 REGIONAL LEGIONARY* 51
6 TBPOILMAE IMPALE 21 – 32 POTABLE OPTIMAL*, TIMBALE* 58
7 RGSCAUEBN CANGUES 28 – 39 BANGERS UNBRACES* 66
8 25 9 5 10 1 8 → 556 559
(9 + 5 + 8) × 25 + 10 − 1
35 – 46 559
(10 + 8 + 5 − 1) × 25 + 9

CV: 556 = (9 × 5 + 8) × 10 + 25 + 1

76
9 CIGARTEST 35 – 46 cigaretts ☓
(? seconds)
STRATEGIC 86