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Episode 768

From Countdown

Episode 768 was broadcast on 4 July 1988, as part of Series 16.

Gareth Hughes played Lesley Highton, with Gareth Hughes winning 43 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Gareth Hughes Score Lesley Highton Others Max.
1 RCTUODREG COURTED 7 – 7 COURTED GROUTED, GROUTER*, TRUDGER* 7
2 NNTEAGIVF GANNET 7 – 14 VENTING ANTEING*, ANTIGEN, GENTIAN*, INFANTE*, VINTAGE 14
3 LCMEASRCI MIRACLES 15 – 14 CIRCLES CERAMICS, CLAIMERS*, RECLAIMS 22
4 50 75 9 1 5 10 → 463 464
10 + 5 − 1 + 9 × 50
22 – 14 461

CV: 464 Best: 463 = 50 × 9 + (75 − 10) ÷ 5

32
5 NKWNUAIAD WAND 26 – 18 WAND INDUNA*, NUDNIK*, UNKIND, UNWIND 38
6 TKSEOPTRL POSTER 26 – 26 PLOTTERS 46
7 TERALNLIE LATRINE 33 – 26 TALLER TREENAIL* 54
8 100 9 10 3 4 10 → 829 831 33 – 33 830
(9 × 10 − (3 + 4)) × 10

CV: 829 = (100 − 10 + (4 − 3)) × 9 + 10

64
9 OFCOURSEI FEROCIOUS
(2 seconds)
43 – 33 74