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Episode 738
From Countdown
Episode 738 was broadcast on 23 May 1988, as part of Series 15.
Dick Green played Duncan Hale, with Dick Green winning 53 - 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Dick Green | Score | Duncan Hale | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LQSEOENSA | SEASON | 6 – 6 | LEASES | LOANEES* | 7 |
2 | LOSKEIVOL | OLIVES | 12 – 6 | LIKES | KVELLS*, LOKIES*, LOOIES*, OLLIES* | 13 |
3 | RKEILDEFT | FIELDER/FLIRTED | 12 – 14 | FILTERED | 21 | |
4 | 50 6 7 8 5 6 → 658 | 658
((6 + 7) x 50) + 8 |
22 – 24 | 658
((6 + 7) x 50) + 8 |
|
31 |
5 | BNAEXHART | BATHER | 28 – 24 | bater ☓ | ANTBEAR*, ANTHRAX, NARTHEX* | 38 |
6 | FPOOJAROS | poofs ☓ | 28 – 29 | PROOF | POOJAS*, PROOFS | 44 |
7 | TUEBRDIMF | BRUTE | 33 – 29 | remind ☓ | IMBRUTED | 52 |
8 | 25 7 5 1 3 7 → 291 | 291
((7 + 5) x 25) - (7 + 3 - 1) |
43 – 39 | 291
((7 + 5) x 25) - (7 + 3 - 1) |
|
62 |
9 | NINESTYLE | INTENSELY
(13.75 seconds) |
53 – 39 | 72 |