Episode 987

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Episode 987 was broadcast on 9 March 1990, as part of Series 19.

Sylvia Roche played John Cruse, with John Cruse winning 45 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Williams, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Sylvia Roche	Score	John Cruse	Others	Max.
1	PSSUIALLE	pullies ☓	0 – 6	ALLIES	LIPLESS*, PALSIES, SALLIES*, SULLIES*	7
2	MVWIEAXTR	WAITER	6 – 12	MATRIX	WARTIME	14
3	BSFOAECDO	FADES	6 – 18	ABODES	CABOOSE, SEAFOOD*	21
4	9 4 1 3 100 9 → 827	827 (9 − 1) × 100 + 9 × 3	16 – 28	827 (9 − 1) × 100 + 9 × 3		31
5	RJIONSKET	JOINERS	23 – 28	INSERT	JOINTERS	39
6	HYNIUERST	UNREST	23 – 35	SHUNTER	HIRSUTE, HUNTERS*, NUTSIER*	46
7	QPGOAASCR	SCAR	27 – 35	vicars ☓	AGORAS*, CARGOS	52
8	50 4 10 1 9 5 → 233	233 (50 + 9) × 4 − (10 ÷ 5 + 1)	37 – 35	234		62
9	cdeeistuv*		37 – 45	SEDUCTIVE (5 seconds)		72