Episode 734

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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 x 4) - ((5 - 2) x 7 x 2)	29 – 22	258 (75 x 4) - (7 x (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) x 10) - 4		63
9	NUDEMINER	UNDERMINE (2 seconds)	58 – 37			73