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Episode 725
From Countdown
Episode 725 was broadcast on 4 May 1988, as part of Series 15.
Peter Pryer played Helen Laird, with Helen Laird winning 46 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Pryer | Score | Helen Laird | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DOAIJTMAC | DICTA | 0 – 6 | ATOMIC | DACOIT*, DIATOM*, JICAMA* | 6 |
| 2 | SVSTOAIPD | PATIOS | 6 – 12 | VISTAS | ADOPTS*, AVOIDS*, DAVITS*, DIPSOS*, DIVOTS*, PASTIS*, PATOIS*, PIVOTS*, POSITS*, PTOSIS*, SADIST* | 12 |
| 3 | EBIRNDEBI | BENDIER | 13 – 19 | BENDIER | INBREED | 19 |
| 4 | 100 5 3 1 5 10 → 522 | 520 | 13 – 26 | 521
(100 + 3) × 5 + 5 + 1 |
CV: 522 = (100 + 5) × 5 − 3 |
29 |
| 5 | FLHLAEIGT | FLIGHT | 19 – 32 | FLIGHT | TILLAGE | 36 |
| 6 | SHRNEUYRE | HERESY | 19 – 39 | NURSERY | 43 | |
| 7 | AOIOCNJPG | COOPING | 26 – 46 | COOPING | 50 | |
| 8 | 75 100 7 5 4 6 → 936 | — | 26 – 46 | 936 ☓ |
CV: 936 = (6 + 5) × 75 + 100 + 7 + 4 |
60 |
| 9 | DEKITCHEN | 26 – 46 | THICKENED | 70 |
