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Episode 768
From Countdown
Episode 768 was broadcast on 4 July 1988, as part of Series 16.
Gareth Hughes played Lesley Highton, with Gareth Hughes winning 43 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gareth Hughes | Score | Lesley Highton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCTUODREG | COURTED | 7 – 7 | COURTED | GROUTED, GROUTER*, TRUDGER* | 7 |
| 2 | NNTEAGIVF | GANNET | 7 – 14 | VENTING | ANTEING*, ANTIGEN, GENTIAN*, INFANTE*, VINTAGE | 14 |
| 3 | LCMEASRCI | MIRACLES | 15 – 14 | CIRCLES | CERAMICS, CLAIMERS*, RECLAIMS | 22 |
| 4 | 50 75 9 1 5 10 → 463 | 464
10 + 5 − 1 + 9 × 50 |
22 – 14 | 461 |
CV: 464 Best: 463 = 50 × 9 + (75 − 10) ÷ 5 |
32 |
| 5 | NKWNUAIAD | WAND | 26 – 18 | WAND | INDUNA*, NUDNIK*, UNKIND, UNWIND | 38 |
| 6 | TKSEOPTRL | POSTER | 26 – 26 | PLOTTERS | 46 | |
| 7 | TERALNLIE | LATRINE | 33 – 26 | TALLER | TREENAIL* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 9 10 3 4 10 → 829 | 831 | 33 – 33 | 830
(9 × 10 − (3 + 4)) × 10 |
CV: 829 = (100 − 10 + (4 − 3)) × 9 + 10 |
64 |
| 9 | OFCOURSEI | FEROCIOUS
(2 seconds) |
43 – 33 | 74 |
