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Episode 785
From Countdown
Episode 785 was broadcast on 27 July 1988, as part of Series 16.
Edna Dale played John Lister, with John Lister winning 46 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Edna Dale | Score | John Lister | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RFLAORREA | FLARE | 5 – 5 | RARER | AREOLAR* | 7 |
| 2 | MGSIOCKEA | MOSAIC | 11 – 11 | CAMEOS | MOCKIES* | 14 |
| 3 | CNDSOEBTO | STONED | 11 – 18 | BOOSTED | DOCENTS*, SCOOTED*, SECONDO* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 6 9 4 5 1 → 128 | 124 | 11 – 28 | 128
(50 − 9) × (4 − 1) + 5 |
|
31 |
| 5 | SGVOAEKNP | SPEAK | 16 – 33 | PAGES | GENOAS*, GOPAKS*, KNAVES*, PAEONS*, PEKANS*, PENGOS*, SPOKEN*, SPONGE, VEGANS* | 37 |
| 6 | YRLJOIANG | GRAIL | 16 – 39 | OARING | ANGRILY, RANGILY, RANGOLI* | 44 |
| 7 | RLQEAETGS | RELATES | 23 – 46 | LEGATES | EAGLETS*, GALERES*, LARGEST, REGALES*, REGLETS*, RESTAGE*, STEALER* | 51 |
| 8 | 25 9 4 10 3 1 → 533 | 536
(3 − 1) × 10 × 25 + 4 × 9 |
30 – 46 | 525 |
CV: 533 = (25 + 3) × (10 + 9) + 1 |
61 |
| 9 | FAKEMITHS | MAKESHIFT
(1.67 seconds) |
40 – 46 | 71 |
