Episode 726

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Episode 726 was broadcast on 5 May 1988, as part of Series 15.

John Burrall played Helen Laird, with John Burrall winning 46 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Burrall	Score	Helen Laird	Others	Max.
1	TAIRGMARE	MIGRATE	0 – 8	MARRIAGE	GEMATRIA*	8
2	IAAMDLVTE	VALIDATE	8 – 8	MALTED		16
3	FLHAESRIT	FLASHIER	16 – 8	FISHER	FRAILEST*	24
4	75 4 2 4 10 1 → 263	265 ☓	16 – 8	265 ☓	CV: 263 = (75 + 10) × (2 + 1) + 4 + 4	34
5	WNSAEUSNS	WANES	21 – 13	SWANS	WANNESS	41
6	GRZIAOTGI	GIGOT	26 – 18	GROAT	AGGRO*, ARGOT*, GATOR*, GRIOT*, RATIO*, TORII*, TRAGI*	46
7	SNLFEEATN	felates ☓	26 – 24	FENNEL	FENNELS*, LATEENS*, LEANEST, NEATENS*	53
8	100 4 6 2 7 9 → 656	656 (100 + 9) × 6 + 2	36 – 34	656 (100 + 9) × 6 + 2		63
9	dggiilnnu*	INDULGING (7 seconds)	46 – 34			73