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Episode 760
From Countdown
Episode 760 was broadcast on 22 June 1988, as part of Series 16.
Joyce Layson played Nigel Gardner, with Nigel Gardner winning 62 - 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Joyce Layson | Score | Nigel Gardner | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | KGANURIMM | RUIN | 0 – 7 | MARKING | RAMMING | 7 |
2 | TRBDREOEC | cobber ☓ | 0 – 13 | BORDER | ERECTOR, REBORED* | 14 |
3 | LTENILURE | LENTIL | 6 – 19 | TENURE | RETINUE, REUNITE, UTERINE* | 21 |
4 | 75 25 8 7 3 4 → 801 | 801
(8 x (75 + 25)) + 4 - 3 |
16 – 29 | 801
(8 x (75 + 25)) + 4 - 3 |
|
31 |
5 | SYLSHIAER | AISLES | 16 – 37 | HAIRLESS | 39 | |
6 | NDITSOWAN | stands ☓ | 16 – 37 | twains ☓ | ANOINTS, NATIONS, ONANIST*, WANTONS | 46 |
7 | GYTSVUTAI | GAITS | 21 – 42 | TASTY | SUAVITY* | 53 |
8 | 25 10 2 3 1 7 → 178 | 177 | 21 – 52 | 178
(25 x 7) + 3 |
|
63 |
9 | aceoprstt* | 21 – 62 | SPECTATOR
(2 seconds) |
73 |