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	ENDORSE, DEHORNS*	7
2	KXPRAOESL	PEARLS	12 – 12	PEARLS	PAROLES, SPARKLE, PLEXORS*, REPOSAL*	14
3	OAETSHRTA	SHATTER	19 – 19	SHATTER	RHEOSTAT, AEROSTAT*	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	VINEGAR, GEARING*, GRAVING*, REAVING*, VERGING*	45
7	PCDBEAOCT	ACCEPT	42 – 24	pacted ☓	BOATED*, CAPOTE*, COATED*, DECOCT*, TOECAP*	51
8	75 7 4 1 1 3 → 343	—	42 – 24	—	CV: 343 = ((75+9)*(3+1))+7	61
9	CEEILNNOS*		42 – 24		INSOLENCE	71