Episode 764

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Episode 764 was broadcast on 28 June 1988, as part of Series 16.

Brian Mulhern played Giselle Rowlinson, with Giselle Rowlinson winning 46 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Brian Mulhern	Score	Giselle Rowlinson	Others	Max.
1	NDMATUIZA	UNIT	4 – 4	DINT	MAIDAN*, MANTID*, MANTUA*, MIZUNA*	6
2	YDILGOVAS	AVOIDS	10 – 10	VIOLAS	AVIDLY, DAYGLO*, OGIVAL*	12
3	NEGUNSECI	NIECES	16 – 10	seeming ☓	EUGENICS*, INGENUES*, UNSEEING	20
4	75 8 9 5 9 1 → 448	449 ((5 + 1) x 75) - (9 - 8)	23 – 17	449 ((5 + 1) x 75) - (9 / 9)	CV: 448 = (5 x 75) + (8 x 9) + 1	30
5	DYHTEOASL	SLATED	29 – 23	HALTED	DEATHLY*, LOATHED, LOATHES*, SHOALED*	37
6	RIBEIYGTS	TRIBES	35 – 29	BITERS	BESTIR*, BISTRE*, IBERIS*, TIGERS	43
7	VRJAILARO	JOVIAL	35 – 36	ARRIVAL	VARIOLAR*	51
8	25 9 7 2 6 1 → 823	—	35 – 46	823 (((7 x 6) - 9) x 25) - 2		61
9	lmooppsuy*	POMPOUSLY (3 seconds)	45 – 46			71