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Episode 727
From Countdown
Episode 727 was broadcast on 6 May 1988, as part of Series 15.
John Burrall played Keith Myerscough, with Keith Myerscough winning 45 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Burrall | Score | Keith Myerscough | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SLPUISECI | SLUICES | 7 – 0 | PULSE | SPICULES* | 8 |
| 2 | VAILTELCA | VACATE | 13 – 6 | ACTIVE | VACILLATE | 26 |
| 3 | BKGESEATN | BEATEN | 19 – 6 | BANKS | SKEBENGA* | 34 |
| 4 | 75 4 3 9 1 5 → 748 | 748
75 × (9 + 1) − (5 − 3) |
29 – 16 | 748
75 × (9 + 1) − (5 − 3) |
|
44 |
| 5 | DILFSEIHO | FIELDS | 35 – 22 | FISHED | DOILIES*, IDOLISE, OILFISH* | 51 |
| 6 | YRRUTESNM | SENTRY | 35 – 29 | TURNERS | MURREYS*, NURSERY*, RETURNS, STERNUM, TURNERY* | 58 |
| 7 | YIGKTEODT | DEITY | 35 – 35 | KITTED | 64 | |
| 8 | 100 9 7 4 3 1 → 381 | 385 | 35 – 45 | 381
4 × 100 − (7 + 3 + 9) |
|
74 |
| 9 | EIGHTNUNS | 35 – 45 | ENTHUSING | 84 |
