Episode 803
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Episode 803 was broadcast on 22 August 1988, as part of Series 16.
George Ding played Andrew Loheide, with Andrew Loheide winning 61 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | George Ding | Score | Andrew Loheide | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WCCIOOYSA | SOYA | 4 – 4 | SWAY | COCOAS | 6 |
| 2 | LYAMVIAHE | AVAIL | 9 – 9 | HEAVY | HEAVILY | 13 |
| 3 | DGTAEUVNI | DATING | 9 – 16 | EVADING | DEVIANT*, VAUNTED, VINTAGE | 20 |
| 4 | 25 9 2 9 10 5 → 157 | 156 | 9 – 26 | 157
(10 − 9 + 5) × 25 + 9 − 2 |
|
30 |
| 5 | CMEGSFAIR | FRAMES | 15 – 32 | SCREAM | GRIMACES | 38 |
| 6 | AEISVLFTA | fatalise ☓ | 15 – 37 | LIFTS | AESTIVAL, FESTIVAL, SALIVATE | 46 |
| 7 | CQAWEIYNO | YAWN | 19 – 41 | CONE | WINCEY* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 6 3 2 9 5 → 800 | 800
(9 + 5 + 2) × 50 |
29 – 51 | 800
(5 + 3) × 2 × 50 |
|
62 |
| 9 | TIGERLENT | 29 – 61 | LETTERING
(16.5 seconds) |
72 |
