Episode 963

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Episode 963 was broadcast on 5 February 1990, as part of Series 19.

John Young played Maureen Harmer, with Maureen Harmer winning 33 - 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lance Percival, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Young	Score	Maureen Harmer	Others	Max.
1	TCSHOEACS	SCATHES	7 – 0	HASTES	SCOTCHES	8
2	RRFIUVERU	FURRIER	14 – 7	FURRIER		15
3	DVSIAIUAT	avast/staid ☓6	14 – 12	VISIT	AUDITS*, DAVITS, STADIA*	21
4	75 3 3 6 4 1 → 709	709 ☓	14 – 12	—	CV: 709 = ((75 + 4) x (6 + 3)) + 3 - 1	31
5	NSDEOYETW	TWEENY	20 – 18	SNOWED	DENOTES, NOSEYED*, TOWNEES*	38
6	SLPLJAIEG	PALES	20 – 26	PILLAGES	SPILLAGE*	46
7	RKXAOETBS	STREAK	20 – 33	BOATERS	BOASTER*, BORATES*	53
8	25 1 2 8 7 9 → 988	985 ☓	20 – 33	985 ☓	CV: 988 = ((((8 - 2) x 25) - 9) x 7) + 1	63
9	deiilorsu*	derilious ☓ (30 seconds)	20 – 33		DELIRIOUS	73