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Episode 989
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Episode 989 was broadcast on 13 March 1990, as part of Series 19.
Eva Joseph played John Cruse, with Eva Joseph winning 39 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Eva Joseph | Score | John Cruse | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTSOUINRE | STONIER | 7 – 0 | rustier ☓ | RITENUTOS* | 18 |
| 2 | HYVAUIGBC | CAGY | 11 – 0 | HAY | BIGHA*, CHIVY* | 23 |
| 3 | DSTAAEGDS | GASSED | 11 – 7 | SADDEST | 30 | |
| 4 | 25 1 6 4 2 7 → 133 | 133
(4 + 1) × 25 + 6 + 2 |
21 – 17 | 133
(25 + 6) × 4 + 7 + 2 |
|
40 |
| 5 | WRPIOAVBI | WRAP | 25 – 21 | WARP | PAVIOR, VIBRIO* | 46 |
| 6 | WDMOAAKJS | MASK | 29 – 25 | WOAD | DAMASK | 52 |
| 7 | RZRIOECNY | rince ☓ | 29 – 25 | croney ☓ | CORNIER, CROZIER* | 59 |
| 8 | 75 1 9 10 7 2 → 892 | 892
(10 + 2) × 75 − (7 + 1) |
39 – 35 | 892
(10 + 2) × 75 − (7 + 1) |
|
69 |
| 9 | cdfgiinno* | 39 – 35 | CONFIDING | 79 |
