Episode 760

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Episode 760 was broadcast on 22 June 1988, as part of Series 16.

Joyce Layson played Nigel Gardner, with Nigel Gardner winning 62 – 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Joyce Layson	Score	Nigel Gardner	Others	Max.
1	KGANURIMM	RUIN	0 – 7	MARKING	RAMMING	7
2	TRBDREOEC	cobber ☓	0 – 13	BORDER	ERECTOR, REBORED*	14
3	LTENILURE	LENTIL	6 – 19	TENURE	RETINUE, REUNITE, UTERINE*	21
4	75 25 8 7 3 4 → 801	801 8 × (75 + 25) + 4 − 3	16 – 29	801 8 × (75 + 25) + 4 − 3		31
5	SYLSHIAER	AISLES	16 – 37	HAIRLESS		39
6	NDITSOWAN	stands ☓	16 – 37	twains ☓	ANOINTS, NATIONS, ONANIST*, WANTONS	46
7	GYTSVUTAI	GAITS	21 – 42	TASTY	SUAVITY*	53
8	25 10 2 3 1 7 → 178	177	21 – 52	178 25 × 7 + 3		63
9	aceoprstt*		21 – 62	SPECTATOR (2 seconds)		73