Episode 762
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Episode 762 was broadcast on 24 June 1988, as part of Series 16.
Keith Rossiter played Nigel Gardner, with Nigel Gardner winning 49 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Keith Rossiter | Score | Nigel Gardner | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTSIEPROL | POLITER | 0 – 8 | PROTEINS | POINTERS, REPOINTS*, SPLINTER* | 8 |
| 2 | NTFZMIDUO | FOUNT | 5 – 13 | FOUND | FONDU*, FUNDI*, FUTON*, MOTIF*, MOUND*, MOUNT*, MUFTI*, MUTON*, NOTUM*, ODIUM*, TONDI*, TUMID*, UNFIT* | 13 |
| 3 | LGEAYVADS | ADAGES | 5 – 21 | SALVAGED | SAVAGELY | 21 |
| 4 | 75 50 6 4 1 9 → 575 | 575
(9 + 1) × 50 + 75 |
15 – 31 | 575
(9 + 1) × 50 + 75 |
|
31 |
| 5 | DCGNNIAOS | — | 15 – 38 | DANCING | CANINGS*, CONDIGN*, CONSIGN, SANDING | 38 |
| 6 | LRSIEYHET | HERESY | 21 – 44 | THEIRS | SLITHERY | 46 |
| 7 | VGSYTUIBE | GUSTY | 26 – 49 | TUBES | UBIETY*, VYGIES* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 25 1 9 10 8 → 428 | — | 26 – 49 | — |
CV: 428 = (75 − 25 − 9 + 1) × 10 + 8 |
62 |
| 9 | INEPTMESS | EMPTINESS
(4 seconds) |
36 – 49 | 72 |
