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Episode 771

From Countdown

Episode 771 was broadcast on 7 July 1988, as part of Series 16.

Gareth Hughes played Frederick Sellers, with Frederick Sellers winning 47 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Gareth Hughes Score Frederick Sellers Others Max.
1 LCSEIMNDE clensed ☓ 0 – 8 DECLINES ENDEMICS*, LICENSED, SILENCED 8
2 OIAKWNEAS SWANK 0 – 15 AWAKENS 15
3 TLRIOKPAT TRAIL 0 – 21 PATROL PATRIOT, TALIPOT*, TITLARK* 22
4 75 50 2 9 2 6 → 304 304
50 × 6 + 2 + 2
10 – 31 304
50 × 6 + 2 + 2


32
5 EOENSNRIS RINSES 16 – 37 SENSOR NERINES*, ONENESS*, SEINERS*, SENIORS, SENORES*, SINNERS, SOIREES*, SONNIES*, SONSIER* 39
6 TVROEGBYT GROVE 21 – 42 GROVE BETTOR*, GROTTY*, OBVERT* 45
7 SLJUESARL RULES 26 – 47 RULES ALLURES*, LAURELS 52
8 100 8 9 10 7 1 → 176 176
9 × 8 + 10 − 7 + 1 + 100
36 – 47 176 ☓


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9 LIONCHUGS SLOUCHING
(14.75 seconds)
46 – 47 72