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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) × 50 + 8
22 – 24 658
(6 + 7) × 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) × 25 − (7 + 3 − 1)
43 – 39 291
(7 + 5) × 25 − (7 + 3 − 1)


62
9 NINESTYLE INTENSELY
(13.75 seconds)
53 – 39 72