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Episode 717

From Countdown

Episode 717 was broadcast on 22 April 1988, as part of Series 15.

Frances Rush played Chrystal Rose, with Frances Rush winning 57 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Frances Rush Score Chrystal Rose Others Max.
1 DSTSAEINB STAINED 7 – 0 instate ☓ BANDIEST, BASINETS, BASSINET, BASTIDES*, DESTAINS*, SANDIEST 8
2 DVCNSDOEA DANCED 13 – 6 DANCED DEACONS 15
3 LNHREEAFL FALLEN 19 – 12 LEANER FALLER*, FELLAH*, FELLER*, HEALER*, HELLER* 21
4 25 8 10 8 4 9 → 911 911
25 × 9 × 4 + 8 ÷ 8 + 10
29 – 22 911
25 × 9 × 4 + 8 ÷ 8 + 10


31
5 SHFBTNEAO FASTEN 35 – 22 basonet ☓ BENTHOS* 38
6 GSRSIAOQD RAIDS 40 – 27 GRASS AROIDS*, RADIOS, SARODS* 44
7 PVSLNTEIU silven ☓ 40 – 33 INPUTS LUPINES*, LUTEINS*, PENULTS*, PINTLES*, PUNIEST*, PUNTIES*, STIPULE*, UNSPILT*, UNVEILS*, UTENSIL, VENTILS*, VULPINE* 51
8 50 8 1 3 8 10 → 725 722
(3 × 8 + 50 − 1) × 10 − 8
47 – 33 723 ☓

CV: 726 Best: 726 = (50 + 8 + 8) × (10 + 1)

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9 RUSHGRACE SURCHARGE
(28 seconds)
57 – 33 68