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Episode 788
From Countdown
Episode 788 was broadcast on 1 August 1988, as part of Series 16.
Wayne Blackburn played Cliff Boynton, with Cliff Boynton winning 63 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Wayne Blackburn | Score | Cliff Boynton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GSTRUOGIL | TOILS | 0 – 6 | GROUTS | GIGOTS*, GRIOTS*, GUIROS*, SUITOR* | 6 |
| 2 | NTAYKIVQU | VANITY | 6 – 12 | QUAINT | QUINTA* | 12 |
| 3 | LMJNAEISA | SEMINAL | 13 – 12 | SEAMAN | AMNESIA, ANIMALS*, JASMINE, LAMINAE*, MALAISE, MENIALS | 19 |
| 4 | 75 4 9 6 4 8 → 213 | 213
(9 − 6) × 75 − (8 + 4) |
23 – 22 | 213
(9 − 6) × 75 − (8 + 4) |
|
29 |
| 5 | RTROEAHTY | THROATY | 30 – 29 | THROATY | 36 | |
| 6 | DTRCIEITA | DIRECT | 30 – 36 | DETRACT | ATTIRED, CATTIER*, CITRATE*, DICTATE*, TRIADIC | 43 |
| 7 | CNVAIETDN | ACTIVE | 30 – 43 | DEVIANT | INCANTED* | 51 |
| 8 | 50 8 8 1 5 3 → 472 | 471 | 30 – 53 | 472
(50 + 3) × (8 + 1) − 5 |
|
61 |
| 9 | BARHERGUM | 30 – 63 | HAMBURGER
(11.5 seconds) |
71 |
