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Episode 980
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Episode 980 was broadcast on 28 February 1990, as part of Series 19.
Harry Bruford played Brian Speet, with Brian Speet winning 49 – 16. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Harry Bruford | Score | Brian Speet | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SNROAEHLI | LASHER | 6 – 6 | LINERS | AILERONS, INHALERS*, ROSALINE* | 8 |
2 | DFILPGECA | PLAID | 6 – 12 | FAILED | PELAGIC*, PIGFACE* | 15 |
3 | SPWOIODDA | SWOOP | 11 – 17 | WOODS | SAPWOOD*, WOODSIA* | 22 |
4 | 50 10 7 3 6 2 → 937 | — | 11 – 17 | — |
CV: 937 = (2 × 6 + 7) × 50 − 10 − 3 |
32 |
5 | YSATLTIGS | TASTY | 11 – 23 | STILTS | STAGILY*, STYLIST*, TASTILY | 39 |
6 | KFTEOEBSO | BOOTS | 16 – 28 | BOOKS | BOOTEES | 46 |
7 | QWRANRIVA | brain ☓ | 16 – 32 | RAIN | AVIAN*, NAIRA*, RAVIN, VARNA* | 51 |
8 | 75 10 2 9 6 1 → 524 | — | 16 – 39 | 525
(6 + 1) × 75 |
CV: 524 = (6 + 1) × 75 − (10 − 9) |
61 |
9 | denooprss* | 16 – 49 | SPONSORED
(27 seconds) |
71 |