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Episode 730
From Countdown
Episode 730 was broadcast on 11 May 1988, as part of Series 15.
Dave Clapham played Chris Beith, with Chris Beith winning 41 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Derek Nimmo, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dave Clapham | Score | Chris Beith | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAIYLGFEN | FRAGILE/FEARING | 7 – 0 | GRIEF | FINAGLER*, LAYERING, RELAYING, YEARLING | 8 |
| 2 | TCGPAEITN | PATTING | 14 – 7 | PATTING | PITTANCE, TACETING* | 16 |
| 3 | SOITEHALS | laithes ☓ | 14 – 14 | HOLIEST | HALITOSES, SHOALIEST | 34 |
| 4 | 75 10 8 3 4 9 → 397 | 398
(8 − 3) × 75 + 10 + 4 + 9 |
21 – 14 | 375 |
CV: 397 = (9 − 4) × 8 × 10 − 3 |
44 |
| 5 | PTSFBEEAD | DEFEATS/FEASTED | 28 – 21 | DEBATES | DEAFEST* | 51 |
| 6 | PJUIULNHE | LINE | 32 – 25 | HELP | LUPINE | 57 |
| 7 | TRSTTIAAI | TIARAS | 38 – 31 | TRAITS | ATTRITS*, STRIATA* | 64 |
| 8 | 100 9 8 2 7 10 → 757 | 760 | 38 – 41 | 757
(100 + 8) × 7 + 10 − 9 |
|
74 |
| 9 | CREAMERYN | 38 – 41 | MERCENARY | 84 |
