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Episode 793

From Countdown

Episode 793 was broadcast on 8 August 1988, as part of Series 16.

Margaret Thomas played Jenny Haldane, with Jenny Haldane winning 45 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Margaret Thomas Score Jenny Haldane Others Max.
1 MMCMOAOSR ROAMS 0 – 6 COMMAS CAROMS*, MACROS*, MASOOR*, MOMMAS* 6
2 SSLMOAIJS LOAMS 5 – 11 JAILS MISSALS 13
3 RTDHOAEKR hoarder ☓ 5 – 17 THREAD KATHODE* 20
4 25 5 9 6 8 3 → 576 575
(8 + 9 + 6) × 25
12 – 17 579

CV: 576 = (3 × 6 + 5) × 25 + 9 − 8

30
5 NTRDAOEFL FLOATED 19 – 24 FLOATED DEFLATOR*, FORELAND 38
6 KTLTIAISO KILTS 24 – 29 KILTS SALOTTI* 45
7 GYSLIEOYV GLOVES 30 – 35 GLOVES LOVEYS*, OGIVES*, OLIVES*, VYGIES* 51
8 25 6 10 5 5 10 → 436 435
(10 + 6) × 25 + 5 × 5 + 10
37 – 35

CV: 435

58
9 INTERPNET 37 – 45 PERTINENT
(7.67 seconds)
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