Episode 720

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Episode 720 was broadcast on 27 April 1988, as part of Series 15.

Philip Jones played Pat Martin, with Pat Martin winning 43 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Philip Jones	Score	Pat Martin	Others	Max.
1	STNEFIOSL	FITNESS	7 – 7	LESIONS	LOFTINESS	18
2	PNTEOJGAE	AGENT	12 – 7	PANT	PEONAGE*	25
3	RVNOUDAEC	AROUND	18 – 13	CAVERN	CANDOUR*, COUVADE*, DRACONE*, DURANCE*, RONDEAU, UNCARED*, UNCOVER*	32
4	75 8 4 6 5 6 → 475	474 ☓	18 – 13	475 ☓	CV: 475 = (75 + 4) × 6 + 6 − 5	42
5	NSNUESTUQ	QUESTS	24 – 19	QUESTS	SUNSET, TUQUES*	48
6	RNBOIATLG	ABORTING	32 – 27	BLOATING	RINGBOLT*, TRIGONAL*	56
7	HXKIEYNUJ	JUNK	32 – 33	JUNKIE		62
8	100 6 4 7 5 2 → 678	678 7 × 100 − (6 × 4 − 2)	42 – 43	678 7 × 100 − (6 × 4 − 2)		72
9	efgginoor*	foreigner ☓ (26 seconds)	42 – 43		FOREGOING	82