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Episode 789
From Countdown
Episode 789 was broadcast on 2 August 1988, as part of Series 16.
John Widdowson played Cliff Boynton, with John Widdowson winning 61 – 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Widdowson | Score | Cliff Boynton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LRVEUSDYI | SILVERY | 7 – 0 | LIVERY | DEVILRY*, DRIVELS*, RIDLEYS* | 7 |
| 2 | ZRLOAEDNL | ROLLED | 13 – 6 | ROLLED/LOANED | LANDLER*, LLANERO | 14 |
| 3 | WSBIEIPGA | SWIPE | 18 – 11 | WAGES | WASPIE* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 8 9 6 6 1 → 902 | 902
(6 + 6) × 75 + 9 − 8 + 1 |
28 – 21 | 902
(6 + 6) × 75 + 9 − 8 + 1 |
|
30 |
| 5 | NKMIARELD | RANKLED | 35 – 28 | MARLINE | KINDLER*, KNAIDEL*, KREMLIN*, LANKIER, MANDREL*, MANLIER*, MANLIKE*, MINERAL*, RAILMEN*, RAMEKIN, RIMLAND* | 37 |
| 6 | GLTMAISFE | FLAMES | 41 – 34 | GLEAMS | FLAMIEST | 45 |
| 7 | KRGUIICNC | RUCKING | 41 – 42 | CRICKING | 53 | |
| 8 | 75 1 1 2 10 7 → 227 | 227
75 × (10 − 7) + 2 |
51 – 52 | 227
75 × (2 + 1) + 10 − 7 − 1 |
|
63 |
| 9 | LEADMINTS | DISMANTLE
(12.88 seconds) |
61 – 52 | 73 |
