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Episode 771
From Countdown
Episode 771 was broadcast on 7 July 1988, as part of Series 16.
Gareth Hughes played Frederick Sellers, with Frederick Sellers winning 47 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gareth Hughes | Score | Frederick Sellers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LCSEIMNDE | clensed ☓ | 0 – 8 | DECLINES | ENDEMICS*, LICENSED, SILENCED | 8 |
| 2 | OIAKWNEAS | SWANK | 0 – 15 | AWAKENS | 15 | |
| 3 | TLRIOKPAT | TRAIL | 0 – 21 | PATROL | PATRIOT, TALIPOT*, TITLARK* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 50 2 9 2 6 → 304 | 304
50 × 6 + 2 + 2 |
10 – 31 | 304
50 × 6 + 2 + 2 |
|
32 |
| 5 | EOENSNRIS | RINSES | 16 – 37 | SENSOR | NERINES*, ONENESS*, SEINERS*, SENIORS, SENORES*, SINNERS, SOIREES*, SONNIES*, SONSIER* | 39 |
| 6 | TVROEGBYT | GROVE | 21 – 42 | GROVE | BETTOR*, GROTTY*, OBVERT* | 45 |
| 7 | SLJUESARL | RULES | 26 – 47 | RULES | ALLURES*, LAURELS | 52 |
| 8 | 100 8 9 10 7 1 → 176 | 176
9 × 8 + 10 − 7 + 1 + 100 |
36 – 47 | 176 ☓ |
|
62 |
| 9 | LIONCHUGS | SLOUCHING
(14.75 seconds) |
46 – 47 | 72 |
