Episode 717

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Episode 717 was broadcast on 22 April 1988, as part of Series 15.

Frances Rush played Chrystal Rose, with Frances Rush winning 57 - 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Frances Rush	Score	Chrystal Rose	Others	Max.
1	DSTSAEINB	STAINED	7 – 0	instate ☓	BANDIEST, BASINETS, BASSINET, BASTIDES*, DESTAINS*, SANDIEST	8
2	DVCNSDOEA	DANCED	13 – 6	DANCED	DEACONS	15
3	LNHREEAFL	FALLEN	19 – 12	LEANER	FALLER*, FELLAH*, FELLER*, HEALER*, HELLER*	21
4	25 8 10 8 4 9 → 911	911 (25 x 9 x 4) + (8 / 8) + 10	29 – 22	911 (25 x 9 x 4) + (8 / 8) + 10		31
5	SHFBTNEAO	FASTEN	35 – 22	basonet ☓	BENTHOS*	38
6	GSRSIAOQD	RAIDS	40 – 27	GRASS	AROIDS*, RADIOS, SARODS*	44
7	PVSLNTEIU	silven ☓	40 – 33	INPUTS	LUPINES*, LUTEINS*, PENULTS*, PINTLES*, PUNIEST*, PUNTIES*, STIPULE*, UNSPILT*, UNVEILS*, UTENSIL, VENTILS*, VULPINE*	51
8	50 8 1 3 8 10 → 725	722 (((3 x 8) + 50 - 1) x 10) - 8	47 – 33	723 ☓	CV: 726 Best: 726 = (50 + 8 + 8) x (10 + 1)	58
9	RUSHGRACE	SURCHARGE (28 seconds)	57 – 33			68