Episode 766

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Episode 766 was broadcast on 30 June 1988, as part of Series 16.

Mollie Clay played Giselle Rowlinson, with Mollie Clay winning 37 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Mollie Clay	Score	Giselle Rowlinson	Others	Max.
1	UAOCSNDED	SOUNDED	7 – 0	DANCED	ADDUCES*, DEACONS, DUODENA*, UNCASED*	7
2	LYSITEMPA	PLEATS	7 – 7	AMPLEST	PLAYTIMES	25
3	IAOIGTCBI	BAIT	7 – 12	BIGOT	ABIOTIC	32
4	25 4 2 5 3 3 → 727	730 ☓	7 – 12	—	CV: 727 = (4 × 5 + 3 × 3) × 25 + 2	42
5	CTBEULCER	LUCRE	12 – 12	belter ☓	TUBERCLE*	50
6	SLNAEIAVG	LEAVINGS	20 – 12	SLAVING	GALVANISE	68
7	DHYLOAEIT	LOATHED	27 – 19	HOLIDAY	ALIYOTH*, DEATHLY*, HEADILY*, HYALITE*, HYALOID*, LITHOED*	75
8	25 2 3 2 9 9 → 452	452 9 × 2 × 25 + 2	37 – 29	452 (9 + 9) × 25 + 2		85
9	cdeellmop*		37 – 29		COMPELLED	95