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Episode 752
From Countdown
Episode 752 was broadcast on 10 June 1988, and was the second quarter-final of Series 15.
Frances Rush played Dick Green, with Dick Green winning 75 - 65. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Frances Rush | Score | Dick Green | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCTKOAETV | 6 – 6 | OCTAVE/POCKET/PACKET | CAVETTO | 7 | |
| 2 | GWNIAYFKU | FAKING | 12 – 12 | FAKING | FUNKIA*, WAKING, YAWING* | 13 |
| 3 | RQCREOOGW | GROCER/GROWER | 18 – 18 | GROCER/GROWER | REGROW* | 19 |
| 4 | 25 6 5 4 10 9 → 172 | 171
(6 x 25) + (5 x 4) + 10 - 9 |
25 – 25 | 171
(6 x 25) + (5 x 4) + 10 - 9 |
CV: 172 = ((25 + 4) x 6) - (10 / 5) |
29 |
| 5 | TMIEGDISN | DEMISTING | 43 – 43 | DEMISTING | 47 | |
| 6 | LYTDAIUYN | DAINTY | 49 – 49 | UNTIDY | DUALITY | 54 |
| 7 | KGEIDEBGN | BEGGED | 55 – 55 | BEGGED | KEDGING* | 61 |
| 8 | 50 10 5 7 1 9 → 964 | 964
((50 + 1) x (10 + 9)) - 5 |
65 – 65 | 964
((50 + 1) x (10 + 9)) - 5 |
|
71 |
| 9 | RIGSCONCH | 65 – 75 | SCORCHING
(3.75 seconds) |
81 |
