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Episode 839
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Episode 839 was broadcast on 7 February 1989, as part of Series 17.
Frank Peach played Evan Simpson, with Evan Simpson winning 49 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Frazer Hines, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Frank Peach | Score | Evan Simpson | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | WLGUEAQVE | VALUE | 0 – 6 | LEAGUE | QUELEA* | 6 |
2 | RFPIUJLIO | FLIP | 0 – 11 | FLOUR | POILU* | 11 |
3 | CPRAELASN | PRANCES | 7 – 18 | PARCELS | PARLANCES | 29 |
4 | 25 3 1 5 9 2 → 254 | 254
25 × (9 + 1) + 5 + 2 − 3 |
17 – 28 | 254
25 × (9 + 1) + 5 + 2 − 3 |
|
39 |
5 | STDISEATI | DISTASTE | 25 – 36 | DISTASTE | DITSIEST*, STAIDEST | 47 |
6 | NYLEAEZRH | NEARLY | 31 – 42 | NEARLY | HEALER, LARNEY*, LEANER* | 53 |
7 | TRMTAEBVI | VIBRATE | 38 – 49 | VIBRATE | AMBIVERT, VERBATIM | 61 |
8 | 25 1 3 3 8 7 → 681 | 681
(8 × 3 + 3) × 25 + 7 − 1 |
48 – 49 | 682 |
|
71 |
9 | ceeginors* | 48 – 49 | RECOGNISE | 81 |