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Episode 969
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Episode 969 was broadcast on 13 February 1990, as part of Series 19.
Elaine Newcombe played Tomi Owens, with Elaine Newcombe winning 56 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Elaine Newcombe | Score | Tomi Owens | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TWRIAERKV | WAIVER | 6 – 6 | WAITER | WARTIER | 7 |
| 2 | HTVCLIEOA | VIOLATE | 13 – 6 | CLOTHE | LOCATIVE* | 15 |
| 3 | LTNSAIEYR | ENTRAILS | 21 – 6 | NASTILY | INTERLAYS* | 33 |
| 4 | 25 10 7 4 2 6 → 484 | 485
(10 + 7 + 2) × 25 + 6 + 4 |
28 – 6 | 482 |
CV: 484 = (25 + 6 − 7) × 2 × 10 + 4 |
43 |
| 5 | OLPLTEICC | POLITE | 34 – 12 | POLITE | COLLECT, ECTOPIC* | 50 |
| 6 | FBRUOSZEA | BARES | 39 – 17 | SOBER | BEZOARS | 57 |
| 7 | DESRMSIAS | ADMIRES | 46 – 24 | DISARMS | MISREADS, SIDEARMS* | 65 |
| 8 | 100 5 7 10 2 9 → 275 | 275
2 × 100 + 7 × 10 + 5 |
56 – 34 | 275
2 × 100 + 7 × 10 + 5 |
|
75 |
| 9 | giknooprv* | 56 – 44 | PROVOKING
(3 seconds) |
85 |
