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Episode 793
From Countdown
Episode 793 was broadcast on 8 August 1988, as part of Series 16.
Margaret Thomas played Jenny Haldane, with Jenny Haldane winning 45 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Margaret Thomas | Score | Jenny Haldane | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MMCMOAOSR | ROAMS | 0 – 6 | COMMAS | CAROMS*, MACROS*, MASOOR*, MOMMAS* | 6 |
| 2 | SSLMOAIJS | LOAMS | 5 – 11 | JAILS | MISSALS | 13 |
| 3 | RTDHOAEKR | hoarder ☓ | 5 – 17 | THREAD | KATHODE* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 5 9 6 8 3 → 576 | 575
(8 + 9 + 6) × 25 |
12 – 17 | 579 |
CV: 576 = (3 × 6 + 5) × 25 + 9 − 8 |
30 |
| 5 | NTRDAOEFL | FLOATED | 19 – 24 | FLOATED | DEFLATOR*, FORELAND | 38 |
| 6 | KTLTIAISO | KILTS | 24 – 29 | KILTS | SALOTTI* | 45 |
| 7 | GYSLIEOYV | GLOVES | 30 – 35 | GLOVES | LOVEYS*, OGIVES*, OLIVES*, VYGIES* | 51 |
| 8 | 25 6 10 5 5 10 → 436 | 435
(10 + 6) × 25 + 5 × 5 + 10 |
37 – 35 | — |
CV: 435 |
58 |
| 9 | INTERPNET | 37 – 45 | PERTINENT
(7.67 seconds) |
68 |
