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Episode 806
From Countdown
Episode 806 was broadcast on 25 August 1988, and was the first quarter-final of Series 16.
Steve Williams played Gareth Hughes, with Steve Williams winning 52 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Williams | Score | Gareth Hughes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SSDEAIXNC | CANDIES | 7 – 0 | DANCES | ASCENDS*, INCASED*, INCASES* | 7 |
| 2 | WNCEUNAQR | CANNER | 13 – 6 | CANNER | CUNNER*, NUANCE*, WANNER* | 13 |
| 3 | HLRUEELZE | HURL | 13 – 12 | HEELER | HELLER*, REHEEL* | 19 |
| 4 | 50 6 1 9 10 5 → 468 | 467
9 × 50 + 10 + 6 + 1 |
20 – 19 | 469
50 × 10 − 5 × 6 − 1 |
CV: 468 = (10 ÷ 5 + 50) × 9 |
29 |
| 5 | RPPUOHTEC | PROPHET | 27 – 26 | CHOPPER | CHUPPOT*, RETOUCH*, TOUCHER | 36 |
| 6 | LTSIIANKE | LANKIEST | 35 – 34 | LANKIEST | SAINTLIKE* | 54 |
| 7 | PWTOEVROR | OVERTOP | 42 – 34 | POORER | POTRERO*, TROOPER | 61 |
| 8 | 75 5 8 3 3 7 → 185 | 185
3 × 75 − 5 × 8 |
52 – 44 | 185
(5 − 3) × 75 + 7 × (8 − 3) |
|
71 |
| 9 | MINIROSES | 52 – 44 | REMISSION | 81 |
