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Episode 794
From Countdown
Episode 794 was broadcast on 9 August 1988, as part of Series 16.
Ian Fairweather played Jenny Haldane, with Jenny Haldane winning 56 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ian Fairweather | Score | Jenny Haldane | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SZAIDLCON | NAILS | 5 – 5 | ZONAL | ANDISOL*, CALZONI*, DOLINAS*, LADINOS*, NODICAL*, OILCANS*, ZODIACS | 7 |
| 2 | RTRLEOUTN | trouter ☓ | 5 – 12 | TORRENT | TORTURE | 14 |
| 3 | GYEVLIUDR | LIVERY | 5 – 19 | GUILDER | DEVILRY*, DIVULGE, VIRGULE* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 8 9 10 6 5 → 243 | 243
25 × 10 − 8 + 6 − 5 |
15 – 29 | 243
25 × 10 − (6 + 9 − 8) |
|
31 |
| 5 | DTNCEEITV | EVICTED | 22 – 36 | EVIDENT | INVECTED | 39 |
| 6 | TNUATICLS | TAUNTS | 28 – 36 | instal ☓ | LUNATICS, LUTANIST | 47 |
| 7 | GKNGEAIGK | EGGING | 34 – 36 | kegging ☓ | AGEING, GAGING* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 10 6 4 3 3 → 256 | 255 | 34 – 46 | 256
(75 + 10) × 3 + 4 − 3 |
|
63 |
| 9 | CULTREIGN | 34 – 56 | LECTURING
(7 seconds) |
73 |
