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Episode 959
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Episode 959 was broadcast on 30 January 1990, as part of Series 19.
Peg Smith played Maureen Harmer, with Maureen Harmer winning 39 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peg Smith | Score | Maureen Harmer | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CFBOIAELC | calif ☓ | 0 – 6 | FACILE | BIFOCAL, COELIAC*, ECBOLIC* | 7 |
| 2 | STYPIAELY | PLEATS | 6 – 12 | PASTEL | YEASTILY* | 15 |
| 3 | TNTIAERGW | WATERING | 14 – 12 | WETTING | TREATING | 23 |
| 4 | 100 3 2 6 8 5 → 385 | 384 | 14 – 22 | 385
(6 − 2) × 100 − 3 × 5 |
|
33 |
| 5 | DRRTUEILB | BLURTED | 21 – 22 | BURIED | BLURRED*, BRUITED, BUILDER, BURLIER*, DILUTER*, DRIBLET*, LURIDER*, REBUILD*, REBUILT | 40 |
| 6 | TPVVAEIXH | PATH | 25 – 26 | PATH | PIETA*, VIVAT*, VIVAX* | 45 |
| 7 | NTDQOAOKE | TANKED | 31 – 32 | ATONED | ODONATE* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 4 8 3 2 1 → 577 | 570 | 31 – 39 | 582
(4 + 8) × (50 − 1) − 2 × 3 |
CV: 577 = (50 − 2) × 4 × 3 + 1 |
62 |
| 9 | adeillmrt* | laminated ☓
(29 seconds) |
31 – 39 | TREADMILL | 72 |
