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Latest revision as of 17:51, 16 October 2020
Episode 978 was broadcast on 26 February 1990, as part of Series 19.
Phil Reed played John Prince, with Phil Reed winning 39 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Phil Reed | Score | John Prince | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RFSOENRIT | SOFTEN | 0 – 7 | STONIER | FRONTIERS | 18 |
| 2 | ROIASGWCR | SCRAG | 0 – 13 | ARROWS | CORSAIR | 25 |
| 3 | TPEARZIGT | PATTER | 6 – 13 | GRATE | PARTITE | 32 |
| 4 | 75 1 4 6 9 3 → 444 | 444
75 × 6 − (4 + 3 − 1) |
16 – 23 | 444
75 × 6 − (9 − 3) |
|
42 |
| 5 | JOPSATIGB | BIGOTS | 22 – 23 | JOIST | PATIOS, PATOIS* | 48 |
| 6 | NSAEKYICS | SNEAKY | 28 – 23 | scanes ☓ | KYANISES | 56 |
| 7 | MEMXOEFVU | MOVE | 32 – 27 | MOVE | FEMME* | 61 |
| 8 | 100 75 7 2 3 3 → 519 | 521
(3 + 2) × 100 + 7 × 3 |
39 – 27 | 522 |
CV: 519 = 7 × 75 − (3 + 3) |
71 |
| 9 | deehimprw* | 39 – 37 | WHIMPERED
(29 seconds) |
81 |
