Episode 776

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Episode 776 was broadcast on 14 July 1988, as part of Series 16.

Steve Williams played Derek Baxter, with Steve Williams winning 59 - 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barbara Taylor Bradford, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Steve Williams	Score	Derek Baxter	Others	Max.
1	FYREIANCE	FIANCEE	7 – 0	FINERY	FAIENCE*, FANCIER	7
2	KILAISJLO	KILLS	12 – 5	KILLS	KILLAS*	13
3	DSTIEIUSV	STUDIES	19 – 12	STUDIES	DIVESTS*, TUSSIVE*, UVEITIS*, VISITED	20
4	100 5 10 10 9 2 → 517	517 (5 x 100) + 10 + 9 - 2	29 – 22	517 (5 x 100) + 10 + 9 - 2		30
5	AOLTOTQES	TOTALS	29 – 29	TOOTLES	SALOTTO*	37
6	BMRIAELSN	LIMBERS	36 – 36	REALISM	MINERALS	45
7	IUSMPSACB	CAMPUS	42 – 36	scampis ☓	SABICUS*	52
8	25 2 1 2 5 7 → 443	448 (((2 x 5) + 7 + 1) x 25) - 2	49 – 36	—	CV: 443 = (((2 x 5) - 1) x 2 x 25) - 7	62
9	ddeeghilt*	DELIGHTED (1 second)	59 – 36			72