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Episode 745
From Countdown
Episode 745 was broadcast on 1 June 1988, as part of Series 15.
Gavin Rogers played Paul Walker, with Paul Walker winning 40 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gavin Rogers | Score | Paul Walker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TEIHSLANT | THANES | 6 – 0 | hailest ☓ | HESITANT | 8 |
| 2 | YKDGEOKNI | DOING | 6 – 6 | DONKEY | DEKING*, DYEING*, DYKING*, KEYING*, KIDNEY*, KINGED*, KINKED*, OINKED*, YOKING* | 14 |
| 3 | RUDCAILYA | DIARY | 11 – 11 | DIARY | ACRIDLY*, CURDILY*, RADICAL | 21 |
| 4 | 50 2 10 2 9 8 → 764 | — | 11 – 18 | 766
8 × 9 × 10 + 50 − 2 − 2 |
CV: 764 = (50 × 8 − 2 × 9) × 2 |
31 |
| 5 | SRPWAEILA | WAILERS | 18 – 25 | WAILERS | SLIPWARE* | 39 |
| 6 | YRIOINNTU | RUNNY | 23 – 30 | IRONY | INTRON*, TURION | 45 |
| 7 | GLMSIAICO | GOALS | 28 – 30 | islamic ☓ | LOGICISM* | 53 |
| 8 | 2 1 8 6 9 6 → 873 | 873
(6 × 8 × 2 + 1) × 9 |
38 – 30 | 867 |
|
63 |
| 9 | NEWGRAINS | 38 – 40 | ANSWERING
(4.75 seconds) |
73 |
