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Episode 778
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Episode 778 was broadcast on 18 July 1988, as part of Series 16.
Steve Williams played Paul Taylor, with Steve Williams winning 53 – 16. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Williams | Score | Paul Taylor | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCROIEVDA | EVICTOR | 7 – 0 | TRIAD | CAVORTED | 8 |
| 2 | KLNEIAWSN | SWANLIKE | 15 – 0 | SINEW | 16 | |
| 3 | TNGEIACGJ | ACTING | 21 – 6 | GATING | AGEING*, CAGING*, EATING*, INJECT*, JAGGIE*, TEAING* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 2 10 3 8 8 → 374 | 374
3 × 100 + 8 × 8 + 10 |
31 – 6 | 376 |
|
32 |
| 5 | HRLEOIDWF | WHIRLED | 38 – 6 | FOILED | WHORLED* | 39 |
| 6 | LTQAIESNS | SALIENTS | 46 – 6 | SALIENT | SALTINES* | 47 |
| 7 | MSROAOLNU | MAROONS/AMOROUS | 53 – 6 | MORALS | SOLANUM*, SOLUNAR*, SUNROOM*, UNMOORS*, UNMORAL* | 54 |
| 8 | 50 9 4 10 3 5 → 571 | — | 53 – 6 | 570 ☓ |
CV: 571 = (50 + 5 + 3) × 10 − 9 |
64 |
| 9 | ATOPGRAPE | 53 – 16 | PROPAGATE
(6.5 seconds) |
74 |
