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Episode 728
From Countdown
Episode 728 was broadcast on 9 May 1988, as part of Series 15.
Dave Clapham played Keith Myerscough, with Dave Clapham winning 35 – 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Derek Nimmo, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dave Clapham | Score | Keith Myerscough | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UVEODFENI | FEED | 0 – 6 | DEFINE | DEVEIN*, ENDIVE*, ENVIED*, FONDUE*, FUNDIE*, INFEED*, VEINED*, VENDUE* | 6 |
| 2 | SNORAMFET | MONSTER | 7 – 6 | MASTER | FOREMAST, FORMANTS*, FORMATES*, MONSTERA*, RAFTSMEN*, SEAFRONT*, STOREMAN* | 14 |
| 3 | IACEJMANL | MALICE | 7 – 13 | MANACLE | CALAMINE | 22 |
| 4 | 50 3 1 5 1 7 → 730 | 715 | 7 – 13 | 738 ☓ |
CV: 730 = (7 × 50 + 3 × 5) × (1 + 1) |
32 |
| 5 | TIAREDLVA | VALIDATE | 15 – 21 | VALIDATE | TRAVAILED | 50 |
| 6 | MRIAHASTE | HASTIER | 22 – 21 | mashier ☓ | HETAIRAS* | 58 |
| 7 | SAHLUTVIS | VISTAS | 28 – 21 | SLUSH | SALTISH*, SHIATSU*, SLAVISH, TAHSILS*, VISUALS* | 65 |
| 8 | 25 9 7 2 4 8 → 994 | 993
(8 + 2) × 4 × 25 − 7 |
35 – 21 | 996 |
CV: 994 = ((4 + 7) × 9 + 25) × 8 + 2 |
75 |
| 9 | BIGNATION | 35 – 21 | OBTAINING | 85 |
