Episode 782
From Countdown
Episode 782 was broadcast on 22 July 1988, as part of Series 16.
Tony Vick played Brian Phillips, with Tony Vick winning 44 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tony Vick | Score | Brian Phillips | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FNZOUKNIL | LINK | 4 – 4 | LINK | UNLINK | 6 |
| 2 | NKANSIDUA | SAUNA | 9 – 9 | DUNKS | INDUNAS, NUDNIKS* | 13 |
| 3 | JFTVIAOSE | fovates ☓ | 9 – 14 | FEAST | FEIJOAS* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 1 3 10 4 7 → 240 | 240
(25 − 1) × (7 + 3) |
19 – 24 | 240
(25 − 1) × 10 |
|
30 |
| 5 | TLIYKTEAG | GAIETY | 25 – 24 | AGILE | GELATI*, KITTLE*, LIGATE, TALKIE* | 36 |
| 6 | RLWTIULAG | GUILT | 30 – 24 | gullet ☓ | LIGULAR* | 43 |
| 7 | RBIESYPAR | PARRIES | 37 – 24 | BRIARS | PRAISER*, PRAYERS*, RAPIERS, REPAIRS*, RESPRAY*, SPRAYER* | 50 |
| 8 | 100 9 2 2 4 8 → 534 | 532
(9 − 4) × 100 + 8 × 2 × 2 |
44 – 31 | 532
(9 − 4) × 100 + 8 × 2 × 2 |
CV: 534 = (8 − 2) × (100 − 9 − 2) |
60 |
| 9 | MAINFRONT | 44 – 41 | INFORMANT
(5 seconds) |
70 |
