Episode 721
From Countdown
Episode 721 was broadcast on 28 April 1988, as part of Series 15.
Dorothy Wood played Pat Martin, with Pat Martin winning 55 - 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dorothy Wood | Score | Pat Martin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRONDAIBN | BONDING | 0 – 8 | ADORNING | ABORNING*, BOARDING, BRANDING* | 8 |
| 2 | SYMEEIDBS | BESIDES | 7 – 15 | DEMISES | 15 | |
| 3 | TGRAEDNIM | GARDEN | 7 – 23 | TREADING | DERATING*, DREAMING*, EMIGRANT*, GRADIENT*, MARGINED*, MIGRATED* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 8 10 2 6 7 → 982 | 987 | 7 – 30 | 985
(10 x 2 x 50) - (8 + 7) |
CV: 982 = ((50 x 10) - (8 + 7 - 6)) x 2 |
33 |
| 5 | RTBOARPAI | BRIAR | 7 – 36 | PARROT | AIRBOAT*, AIRPORT | 40 |
| 6 | KGNEIMAYI | MAKING | 13 – 42 | MAKING | IMAGINE | 47 |
| 7 | GHTOESLDA | SLATED | 19 – 48 | LASHED | GHOSTED, GLOATED*, HOSTAGE, LEGATOS*, LOATHED*, LOATHES*, SHOALED* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 3 7 7 4 1 → 399 | 389 | 19 – 55 | 396
((4 + 1) x 75) + (3 x 7) |
CV: 399 = (75 - ((7 - 1) x 3)) x 7 |
64 |
| 9 | DIRTACOIN | dictation ☓
(27.5 seconds) |
19 – 55 | INDICATOR | 74 |
