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Episode 709
From Countdown
Episode 709 was broadcast on 12 April 1988, as part of Series 15.
Allan Saldanha played Billy Wright, with Allan Saldanha winning 61 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Clement Freud, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Allan Saldanha | Score | Billy Wright | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GTLEEEROG | GREET | 0 – 6 | TOGGLE | GORGET*, LEGGER*, LOGGER*, REGLET* | 6 |
| 2 | NTEADRTUJ | NATURED | 7 – 6 | taunter ☓ | TRUANTED* | 14 |
| 3 | SNYEAELTN | LEAST | 12 – 11 | SALTY | LATEENS*, LEANEST, NEATENS*, TENSELY* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 3 6 10 2 8 → 205 | 205
2 × 100 + 8 − 3 |
22 – 21 | 205
2 × 100 + 8 − 3 |
|
31 |
| 5 | ODHSIEHTM | HOISTED | 29 – 21 | MISTED | ETHMOIDS* | 39 |
| 6 | KZHAIACES | CAKES | 34 – 26 | CHASE | AKASHIC*, KHAZIES* | 46 |
| 7 | OPWSAINWG | SOAPING | 41 – 26 | POSING | 53 | |
| 8 | 75 6 2 3 10 8 → 419 | 419
6 × 75 − 2 × 10 − (8 + 3) |
51 – 26 | 420 |
|
63 |
| 9 | AFROGSINK | FORSAKING
(3.5 seconds) |
61 – 26 | 73 |
