Episode 744
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Episode 744 was broadcast on 31 May 1988, as part of Series 15.
Gavin Rogers played Alison Nicholas, with Gavin Rogers winning 49 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gavin Rogers | Score | Alison Nicholas | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOSFAERFQ | FASTER | 6 – 6 | FOREST | AFFOREST* | 8 |
| 2 | SKLOVCATI | VOCALIST | 14 – 14 | VOCALIST | 16 | |
| 3 | REAENFCPT | PERFECT | 21 – 21 | PREFECT | PERFECTA* | 24 |
| 4 | 100 5 2 7 5 6 → 341 | 341
(5 − 2) × 100 + 7 × 5 + 6 |
31 – 21 | 342 |
|
34 |
| 5 | NSYTNAOWE | TONNES | 31 – 28 | WANTONS | NEWTONS*, SYNTONE*, TANNOYS*, WANNEST | 41 |
| 6 | TGOWZISAT | TOAST | 36 – 33 | TWIST | TOWAIS* | 47 |
| 7 | RRNIMVOIR | MIRROR | 42 – 39 | MIRROR | VIRINO*, VIRION* | 53 |
| 8 | 1 4 5 8 7 10 → 811 | 810
(5 + 4) × (8 + 1) × 10 |
49 – 39 | 805 |
CV: 811 = (5 × 10 + 4) × (8 + 7) + 1 |
63 |
| 9 | UISVESPER | 49 – 39 | ☓
(2 seconds) |
SUPERVISE | 73 |
