Episode 1989

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Episode 1989 was broadcast on 22 April 1997, as part of Series 35.

Natascha Kearsey played Sharon Leonard, with Natascha Kearsey winning 60 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Natascha Kearsey	Score	Sharon Leonard	Others	Max.
1	NBOIKEDVD	BOVINE	0 – 7	INVOKED		7
2	JSMIAICTE	MASTIC	6 – 7	cased ☓	MAJESTIC, METICAIS*	15
3	DAIELNHGL	HEADING	13 – 14	HEADING	ALIGNED*, DEALIGN*, DEALING, HEALING, INHALED*, LADLING*, LEADING, NIGELLA*	22
4	100 6 1 2 1 8 → 380	378 (100 − 6) × 8 ÷ 2 + 1 + 1	20 – 14	386	CV: 380 = (100 − 6 + 1) × 8 ÷ 2	32
5	FIAENSREY	YEARNS	26 – 14	FREES	FREESIA, REFINES	39
6	TWDBNOAOE	BOOTED	32 – 20	WANTED	BENTWOOD, DOWNBEAT*	47
7	HSTROUESA	SHOUTERS	40 – 28	SHOUTERS	AUTHORESS	65
8	75 10 8 2 1 4 → 275	275 75 × 4 − (8 × 2 + 10 − 1)	50 – 28	273		75
9	PRIMETREE	PERIMETER (1.75 seconds)	60 – 28			85