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Latest revision as of 17:51, 16 October 2020
Episode 977 was broadcast on 23 February 1990, as part of Series 19.
Richard Lee played John Prince, with John Prince winning 52 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard Lee | Score | John Prince | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RANVIORTU | TRAIN | 0 – 6 | RATION | RAINOUT* | 7 |
| 2 | ZAPIJPAFG | PIG | 3 – 9 | GAP | PAPA*, PIPA | 11 |
| 3 | INSEEDTBO | INSET | 3 – 15 | NESTED | BENDIEST*, BETONIES*, EBONISED*, OBEDIENT | 19 |
| 4 | 50 4 3 2 9 6 → 206 | 206
50 × 4 + 6 |
13 – 25 | 206
(2 × 50 + 3) × (6 − 4) |
|
29 |
| 5 | LIDERWYIL | WILLED | 19 – 31 | WILIER | DILLIER*, WEIRDLY | 36 |
| 6 | VRADEOSSM | MOVERS | 25 – 37 | SOARED | RADOMES | 43 |
| 7 | ALIDCAHNL | CHAIN | 30 – 42 | CHAIN | CLINAL*, DAHLIA*, LAICAL* | 49 |
| 8 | 50 4 3 3 6 9 → 594 | 594
(9 + 3) × 50 − 6 |
40 – 52 | 594
(9 + 3) × 50 − 6 |
|
59 |
| 9 | eegimnprt* | TEMPERING
(16 seconds) |
50 – 52 | 69 |
