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Episode 772
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Episode 772 was broadcast on 8 July 1988, as part of Series 16.
Steve Williams played Frederick Sellers, with Steve Williams winning 52 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Williams | Score | Frederick Sellers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBTIEACND | ACCIDENT | 8 – 0 | CABINET | 8 | |
| 2 | EANSMEKYI | kinemas ☓ | 8 – 7 | MEANIES | KYANISE*, NEMESIA* | 15 |
| 3 | MSDOUEIMY | MOUSED | 14 – 7 | MUSED | DUMMIES, MEDIUMS | 22 |
| 4 | 50 75 7 9 3 10 → 343 | 344
50 × 7 − 9 + 3 |
21 – 7 | 343 ☓ |
CV: 343 = 50 × 7 − (10 − 3) |
32 |
| 5 | AEILSTYRE | REALIST | 28 – 14 | RETAILS | ATELIERS*, EARLIEST, EASTERLY, YEASTIER* | 40 |
| 6 | TCMSAEIQP | IMPACTS | 28 – 22 | CAMPIEST | CAMPSITE* | 48 |
| 7 | GNREAONTE | REAGENT | 35 – 29 | REAGENT | ROENTGEN | 56 |
| 8 | 25 1 8 3 8 9 → 854 | 850
(3 × 8 + 9 + 1) × 25 |
42 – 36 | 850
(3 × 8 + 9 + 1) × 25 |
CV: 855 Best: 855 = (25 × (3 + 1) + 8) × 8 − 9 |
63 |
| 9 | HERBISBIG | GIBBERISH
(6.33 seconds) |
52 – 36 | 73 |
