Episode 721
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Episode 721 was broadcast on 28 April 1988, as part of Series 15.
Dorothy Wood played Pat Martin, with Pat Martin winning 55 – 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dorothy Wood | Score | Pat Martin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRONDAIBN | BONDING | 0 – 8 | ADORNING | ABORNING*, BOARDING, BRANDING* | 8 |
| 2 | SYMEEIDBS | BESIDES | 7 – 15 | DEMISES | 15 | |
| 3 | TGRAEDNIM | GARDEN | 7 – 23 | TREADING | DERATING*, DREAMING*, EMIGRANT*, GRADIENT*, MARGINED*, MIGRATED* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 8 10 2 6 7 → 982 | 987 | 7 – 30 | 985
10 × 2 × 50 − (8 + 7) |
CV: 982 = (50 × 10 − (8 + 7 − 6)) × 2 |
33 |
| 5 | RTBOARPAI | BRIAR | 7 – 36 | PARROT | AIRBOAT*, AIRPORT | 40 |
| 6 | KGNEIMAYI | MAKING | 13 – 42 | MAKING | IMAGINE | 47 |
| 7 | GHTOESLDA | SLATED | 19 – 48 | LASHED | GHOSTED, GLOATED*, HOSTAGE, LEGATOS*, LOATHED*, LOATHES*, SHOALED* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 3 7 7 4 1 → 399 | 389 | 19 – 55 | 396
(4 + 1) × 75 + 3 × 7 |
CV: 399 = (75 − (7 − 1) × 3) × 7 |
64 |
| 9 | DIRTACOIN | dictation ☓
(27.5 seconds) |
19 – 55 | INDICATOR | 74 |
