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Episode 824

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Episode 824 was broadcast on 17 January 1989, as part of Series 17.

David Poulter played Jean Bakewell, with David Poulter winning 42 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Clement Freud, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.

Rounds

Rnd Selection David Poulter Score Jean Bakewell Others Max.
1 ZDEOHRESN SHORED 6 – 6 DOZENS DEHORNS*, ENDORSE 7
2 KXPRAOESL PEARLS 12 – 12 PEARLS PAROLES, SPARKLE, PLEXORS*, REPOSAL* 14
3 OAETSHRTA SHATTER 19 – 19 SHATTER AEROSTAT*, RHEOSTAT 22
4 25 7 5 1 1 3 → 699 699
25 × (3 + 1) × 7 − 1
29 – 19 699 ☓


32
5 VBPNUEOTE BONE 29 – 24 EVENT POTEEN*, TOUPEE* 38
6 FRIGVANGE FEARING 36 – 24 GRANGE GEARING*, GRAVING*, REAVING*, VERGING*, VINEGAR 45
7 PCDBEAOCT ACCEPT 42 – 24 pacted ☓ BOATED*, CAPOTE*, COATED*, DECOCT*, TOECAP* 51
8 75 7 9 1 1 3 → 343 42 – 24

CV: 343 = (75 + 9) × (3 + 1) + 7

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9 ceeilnnos* 42 – 24 INSOLENCE 71