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Episode 786

From Countdown

Episode 786 was broadcast on 28 July 1988, as part of Series 16.

Jacky Griffiths played John Lister, with John Lister winning 48 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Jacky Griffiths Score John Lister Others Max.
1 YSTOETNAD ATTENDS 7 – 0 TODAY DONATES*, NOTATED, NOTATES, NOYADES*, TOASTED* 7
2 NRCEUAPBI creep ☓ 7 – 6 PRANCE CAPRINE, CARBINE*, UNBRACE* 14
3 CRTOATVOE ROTATE 13 – 12 ROTATE OVERCOAT 22
4 50 7 1 4 3 6 → 377 377
50 × 7 + 6 × 4 + 3
23 – 22 377
50 × 7 + (6 + 4 − 1) × 3


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5 CDYVOIANT covant ☓ 23 – 28 VANITY DACOITY* 39
6 FRKUEZLIO RULE 23 – 33 FLIER FLUKIER, FOLKIER* 46
7 CDUETNUGE DUNCE 28 – 38 DEUCE DECENT*, DENGUE, DETUNE* 52
8 75 100 8 8 3 2 → 730 730
100 × 8 − 75 + 3 + 2
38 – 38 717


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9 SINGASONE 38 – 48 SEASONING
(3.75 seconds)
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