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Episode 720

From Countdown

Episode 720 was broadcast on 27 April 1988, as part of Series 15.

Philip Jones played Pat Martin, with Pat Martin winning 43 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Philip Jones Score Pat Martin Others Max.
1 STNEFIOSL FITNESS 7 – 7 LESIONS LOFTINESS 18
2 PNTEOJGAE AGENT 12 – 7 PANT PEONAGE* 25
3 RVNOUDAEC AROUND 18 – 13 CAVERN CANDOUR*, COUVADE*, DRACONE*, DURANCE*, RONDEAU, UNCARED*, UNCOVER* 32
4 75 8 4 6 5 6 → 475 474 ☓ 18 – 13 475 ☓

CV: 475 = (75 + 4) × 6 + 6 − 5

42
5 NSNUESTUQ QUESTS 24 – 19 QUESTS SUNSET, TUQUES* 48
6 RNBOIATLG ABORTING 32 – 27 BLOATING RINGBOLT*, TRIGONAL* 56
7 HXKIEYNUJ JUNK 32 – 33 JUNKIE 62
8 100 6 4 7 5 2 → 678 678
7 × 100 − (6 × 4 − 2)
42 – 43 678
7 × 100 − (6 × 4 − 2)


72
9 efgginoor* foreigner ☓
(26 seconds)
42 – 43 FOREGOING 82