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Episode 770
From Countdown
Episode 770 was broadcast on 6 July 1988, as part of Series 16.
Gareth Hughes played Jo Buckley, with Gareth Hughes winning 56 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gareth Hughes | Score | Jo Buckley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LTYEAMDSI | SMILED | 0 – 7 | STAIDLY | DAYTIMES*, MISDEALT*, STEADILY, STEAMILY | 8 |
| 2 | RCYTOEAMS | MAESTRO | 7 – 14 | MASTERY | COMETARY*, COSTMARY*, SYCAMORE* | 16 |
| 3 | RNPEINQTE | 12 – 19 | INTER | ENPRINT*, INTERNE | 23 | |
| 4 | 100 5 4 8 8 2 → 787 | 787
8 × 100 − (8 + 5) |
22 – 19 | — |
|
33 |
| 5 | KRGRUOWIL | GROWL | 27 – 24 | GROWL | RIGOUR | 39 |
| 6 | RNTIELRGO | LOITER | 33 – 24 | tingler ☓ | GENITOR*, IGNORER*, LENTIGO*, LORINER*, RETINOL*, RINGLET, TRIGONE* | 46 |
| 7 | CDTRIAEVN | CARTED | 39 – 30 | CRAVEN | DICENTRA* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 8 3 7 9 10 → 826 | 825
(3 × 8 + 9) × 25 |
46 – 30 | 821 |
CV: 826 = (25 + 9) × 3 × 8 + 10 |
64 |
| 9 | CREATEAID | ERADICATE
(10 seconds) |
56 – 30 | 74 |
