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Episode 734
From Countdown
Episode 734 was broadcast on 17 May 1988, as part of Series 15.
Dick Green played Dennis Byrne, with Dick Green winning 58 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dick Green | Score | Dennis Byrne | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RGIYATIKD | ARIDITY | 7 – 0 | DRAG | 7 | |
| 2 | TDSTMGAOA | ATOMS | 12 – 5 | TOADS | STOMATA*, TOSTADA* | 14 |
| 3 | RNEAVIREM | MARINER | 19 – 12 | MARINER | NERVIER*, VERMIAN*, VERNIER* | 21 |
| 4 | 7 5 2 2 75 4 → 258 | 258
75 × 4 − (5 − 2) × 7 × 2 |
29 – 22 | 258
75 × 4 − 7 × (5 + 2 ÷ 2) |
|
31 |
| 5 | TLCQSLIEJ | JILTS | 34 – 27 | STILE | CELLIST | 38 |
| 6 | VNAESKLAS | ANKLES | 40 – 27 | VANES | ALKANES, SNAVELS*, SNAVLES* | 45 |
| 7 | DHSNTSIEA | SANDIEST/HANDIEST | 48 – 27 | HASTENS | ANTHESIS*, DESTAINS*, HANDSETS*, SHADIEST*, SHANDIES, SHANTIES*, STANDISH* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 2 9 4 7 10 → 566 | 567 | 48 – 37 | 566
(50 + 7) × 10 − 4 |
|
63 |
| 9 | NUDEMINER | UNDERMINE
(2 seconds) |
58 – 37 | 73 |
