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Episode 766

From Countdown

Episode 766 was broadcast on 30 June 1988, as part of Series 16.

Mollie Clay played Giselle Rowlinson, with Mollie Clay winning 37 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Mollie Clay Score Giselle Rowlinson Others Max.
1 UAOCSNDED SOUNDED 7 – 0 DANCED ADDUCES*, DEACONS, DUODENA*, UNCASED* 7
2 LYSITEMPA PLEATS 7 – 7 AMPLEST PLAYTIMES 25
3 IAOIGTCBI BAIT 7 – 12 BIGOT ABIOTIC 32
4 25 4 2 5 3 3 → 727 730 ☓ 7 – 12

CV: 727 = (4 × 5 + 3 × 3) × 25 + 2

42
5 CTBEULCER LUCRE 12 – 12 belter ☓ TUBERCLE* 50
6 SLNAEIAVG LEAVINGS 20 – 12 SLAVING GALVANISE 68
7 DHYLOAEIT LOATHED 27 – 19 HOLIDAY ALIYOTH*, DEATHLY*, HEADILY*, HYALITE*, HYALOID*, LITHOED* 75
8 25 2 3 2 9 9 → 452 452
9 × 2 × 25 + 2
37 – 29 452
(9 + 9) × 25 + 2


85
9 cdeellmop* 37 – 29 COMPELLED 95