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Episode 797
From Countdown
Episode 797 was broadcast on 12 August 1988, as part of Series 16.
Jackie Sturrock played Jenny Haldane, with Jenny Haldane winning 58 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jackie Sturrock | Score | Jenny Haldane | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BCNAEICNE | INANE | 0 – 6 | CANINE | BEANIE* | 6 |
| 2 | LRTLOEUNK | TRUNK | 5 – 11 | KNOLL | LUNKER*, RUNLET*, UNROLL | 12 |
| 3 | RTRSAEERK | STREAKER | 13 – 19 | STREAKER | ARRESTER, REARREST* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 3 2 8 10 6 → 436 | 435 | 13 – 29 | 436
75 × 6 − (8 ÷ 2 + 10) |
|
30 |
| 5 | KLNREIEND | LINKED | 19 – 35 | KINDLE | ENKINDLE*, REKINDLE | 38 |
| 6 | SCGAIJGKO | JACKS | 24 – 40 | JACKS | AGOGICS* | 45 |
| 7 | DMRTEAELS | TREADLES | 32 – 48 | STREAMED | DEMERSAL*, EMERALDS, MASTERED | 53 |
| 8 | 75 3 9 6 1 2 → 194 | 195 | 32 – 58 | 194
(9 × 3 − (6 − 1) + 75) × 2 |
|
63 |
| 9 | MIDENERGY | 32 – 58 | REMEDYING | 73 |
