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Episode 769
From Countdown
Episode 769 was broadcast on 5 July 1988, as part of Series 16.
Gareth Hughes played Stewart Dakers, with Gareth Hughes winning 55 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gareth Hughes | Score | Stewart Dakers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MKSOENYIM | MONKEYS | 7 – 7 | MONKEYS | 7 | |
| 2 | FLSAUTNAF | FLAUNTS | 14 – 14 | FLAUNTS | AFFLATUS | 15 |
| 3 | ZMSOIJNGU | jumps ☓ | 14 – 19 | JOINS | MOUSING | 22 |
| 4 | 25 1 2 4 3 7 → 116 | 116
(4 + 1) × 25 − (7 + 2) |
24 – 29 | 116
(25 + 2) × 4 + 7 + 1 |
|
32 |
| 5 | WGAEHCOTB | WATCH | 29 – 34 | CHEAT | BETCHA*, BOCAGE*, GOTCHA*, TOWAGE*, WOTCHA* | 38 |
| 6 | GSVEINLGO | GLOVES | 35 – 40 | GLOVES | GLOVING*, GOSLING*, LEGIONS, LINGOES*, NIGGLES, SNIGGLE*, SOLVING | 45 |
| 7 | LDIAYTUSP | DAILY | 35 – 47 | DISPLAY | PLAUDITS, PLAYSUIT*, STUPIDLY | 53 |
| 8 | 25 9 2 10 3 8 → 715 | 715
(3 × 9 + 2) × 25 − 10 |
45 – 47 | 712 |
|
63 |
| 9 | ADDICTABE | ABDICATED
(1 second) |
55 – 47 | 73 |
