Episode 1990

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Episode 1990 was broadcast on 23 April 1997, as part of Series 35.

Natascha Kearsey played Phil Campbell, with Natascha Kearsey winning 47 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Natascha Kearsey	Score	Phil Campbell	Others	Max.
1	NRIDOREWI	WINDIER	7 – 7	WORRIED	DOWNIER*, ROWDIER*, WORDIER	7
2	RPGAAUYPA	PAPA	7 – 12	GAPPY	GRAPPA*, PAPAYA	13
3	EIMCROPSQ	COMPRISE	15 – 12	COPIERS		21
4	50 9 7 6 2 3 → 352	352 50 × 7 + 2	25 – 22	352 50 × 7 + 2		31
5	SCSAEIZGN	CAGINESS	33 – 22	CEASING		39
6	BAEDMTHOS	BOASTED	40 – 22	BASHED	HEADMOST	47
7	DSEIRNUEK	dunkers ☓	40 – 28	UNDIES	DEERSKIN	55
8	25 3 10 6 1 10 → 908	909 (10 × 3 + 6) × 25 + 10 − 1	47 – 35	909 (10 × 3 + 6) × 25 + 10 − 1		62
9	FINDAFROG		47 – 45	AFFORDING (2.5 seconds)		72