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Episode 741
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Episode 741 was broadcast on 26 May 1988, as part of Series 15.
Gavin Rogers played Les Savage, with Gavin Rogers winning 42 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gavin Rogers | Score | Les Savage | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FALATIGSH | FAITHS | 6 – 0 | flatish ☓ | ALIGHTS, FLIGHTS* | 7 |
| 2 | AEIRNTGTA | TREATING | 14 – 8 | TREATING | AERATING, REATTAIN* | 15 |
| 3 | FIPOTENIC | FEINT | 14 – 14 | NOTICE | FICTION | 22 |
| 4 | 100 75 4 1 3 9 → 963 | 963
100 × 9 + 75 − 4 × 3 |
24 – 24 | 963
(100 − 4) × (9 + 1) + 3 |
|
32 |
| 5 | AIUWSNGZI | SAWING | 30 – 30 | SAWING | SIZING, WISING* | 38 |
| 6 | SOITWATEY | SWEATY | 36 – 30 | waiste ☓ | SATIETY*, TOASTIE* | 45 |
| 7 | IAONCVRTI | RATION | 42 – 36 | IRONIC | VICTORIA | 53 |
| 8 | 6 2 2 6 4 7 → 816 | — | 42 – 36 | — |
CV: 816 = ((2 + 2) × 7 + 6) × 4 × 6 |
63 |
| 9 | ALIOMUSIC | 42 – 36 | MALICIOUS | 73 |
