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Episode 796
From Countdown
Episode 796 was broadcast on 11 August 1988, as part of Series 16.
Geoff Atkinson played Jenny Haldane, with Jenny Haldane winning 51 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Geoff Atkinson | Score | Jenny Haldane | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EACMIMSLJ | CAMELS | 6 – 6 | CLIMES | JAMMIES*, MELISMA* | 7 |
| 2 | SFNTUOARA | ROTAS | 6 – 12 | FOUNTS | AORTAS*, FAUNAS*, FRONTS, FRUSTA*, FURANS*, FUTONS*, OUTRAN, SONATA*, SOUTAR* | 13 |
| 3 | EIDTFECLU | DEFLECT | 13 – 19 | DUCTILE | DECEITFUL | 31 |
| 4 | 100 6 1 9 8 4 → 400 | 400
4 × 100 |
23 – 29 | 400
4 × 100 |
|
41 |
| 5 | RMSGIEIFY | MISERY | 29 – 35 | GRIMES | MISFIRE | 48 |
| 6 | AONTCEWBU | COUNT | 29 – 41 | BOUNCE | COWBANE* | 55 |
| 7 | YWNQOIUTV | QUINT | 34 – 41 | QUIT | QUOIN*, QUOIT, UNITY* | 60 |
| 8 | 25 10 6 3 9 1 → 284 | 284
(10 + 1) × 25 + 9 |
44 – 51 | 284
(9 + 3) × 25 − (10 + 6) |
|
70 |
| 9 | GUILTDONE | 44 – 51 | LONGITUDE | 80 |
