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Episode 1090
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Episode 1090 was broadcast on 30 January 1991, as part of Series 21.
Barbara Kinghorn played John Arfon, with John Arfon winning 42 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Barbara Kinghorn | Score | John Arfon | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VSIANJTEC | ASCENT | 0 – 7 | INJECTS | VESICANT | 8 |
| 2 | SIPOGRCAG | PAIRS | 0 – 13 | CORGIS | AGOGICS*, PICAROS*, PROSAIC | 15 |
| 3 | UAIDMLSRE | mailers ☓ | 0 – 13 | simular ☓ | MISRULED, RESIDUAL | 23 |
| 4 | 25 3 10 2 4 7 → 128 | 127 ☓ | 0 – 20 | 131
25 × 4 + 7 × 3 + 10 |
CV: 128 = (7 − 2) × 25 + 3 |
33 |
| 5 | FAYLGIERW | FRAGILE | 7 – 20 | FAIRY | WEARILY* | 40 |
| 6 | PTNIAOBDE | OBTAINED | 15 – 28 | OBTAINED | ANTIPODE | 48 |
| 7 | TYASILSEH | LASHES | 15 – 35 | HASTILY | HYALITES, SHALIEST | 56 |
| 8 | 25 4 1 9 1 6 → 623 | 624
(6 × 4 + 1) × 25 − 1 |
22 – 42 | 624
(6 × 4 + 1) × 25 − 1 |
CV: 623 = 6 × 4 × (25 + 1) − 1 |
66 |
| 9 | ROOFPRESS | PROFESSOR
(17.75 seconds) |
32 – 42 | 76 |
