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Episode 716
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Episode 716 was broadcast on 21 April 1988, as part of Series 15.
Frances Rush played Chris Mackenzie-Thorpe, with Frances Rush winning 58 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Clement Freud, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Frances Rush | Score | Chris Mackenzie-Thorpe | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WKCDOAEDR | CROWDED | 7 – 7 | WRACKED | CROAKED | 7 |
| 2 | QMTIOUSRA | SQUIRT | 13 – 13 | RATIOS | AMORIST*, ATRIUMS*, MARQUIS*, MATSURI*, QUARTOS*, SAUTOIR*, TOURISM* | 14 |
| 3 | WTGTIEREZ | WETTER | 19 – 19 | WETTER | TERGITE* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 5 2 10 5 7 → 887 | — | 19 – 29 | 887
5 × 7 × 25 + 10 + 2 |
|
31 |
| 5 | GYNAIESNL | LEANINGS | 27 – 37 | LEANINGS | YEANLINGS | 49 |
| 6 | VWRTAIOEN | RATION | 33 – 43 | WAITER | TAWNIER, TINWARE*, WAITRON* | 56 |
| 7 | LVCAOERYT | COVERTLY | 41 – 43 | TRAVEL | 64 | |
| 8 | 25 7 10 10 8 7 → 853 | 852
(10 × 8 + 7) × 10 − 25 + 7 |
48 – 43 | 850 |
CV: 853 = (25 − 8) × 7 × 7 + 10 + 10 |
74 |
| 9 | IXPOTENCE | EXCEPTION
(12.5 seconds) |
58 – 43 | 84 |
