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Episode 725

From Countdown

Episode 725 was broadcast on 4 May 1988, as part of Series 15.

Peter Pryer played Helen Laird, with Helen Laird winning 46 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Peter Pryer Score Helen Laird Others Max.
1 DOAIJTMAC DICTA 0 – 6 ATOMIC DACOIT*, DIATOM*, JICAMA* 6
2 SVSTOAIPD PATIOS 6 – 12 VISTAS ADOPTS*, AVOIDS*, DAVITS*, DIPSOS*, DIVOTS*, PASTIS*, PATOIS*, PIVOTS*, POSITS*, PTOSIS*, SADIST* 12
3 EBIRNDEBI BENDIER 13 – 19 BENDIER INBREED 19
4 100 5 3 1 5 10 → 522 520 13 – 26 521
(100 + 3) × 5 + 5 + 1

CV: 522 = (100 + 5) × 5 − 3

29
5 FLHLAEIGT FLIGHT 19 – 32 FLIGHT TILLAGE 36
6 SHRNEUYRE HERESY 19 – 39 NURSERY 43
7 AOIOCNJPG COOPING 26 – 46 COOPING 50
8 75 100 7 5 4 6 → 936 26 – 46 936 ☓

CV: 936 = (6 + 5) × 75 + 100 + 7 + 4

60
9 DEKITCHEN 26 – 46 THICKENED 70