Episode 805
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Episode 805 was broadcast on 24 August 1988, as part of Series 16.
Ivy Adamson played Andrew Loheide, with Andrew Loheide winning 39 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ivy Adamson | Score | Andrew Loheide | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TLSRNEETS | SETTLERS | 8 – 0 | LETTERS | STERLETS*, STERNEST*, TERNLETS*, TRESTLES* | 8 |
| 2 | QHARTIRCE | CRATER | 8 – 7 | CHARTER | CHARIER*, ERRATIC, THERIAC* | 15 |
| 3 | RDTSAAHGE | HARDEST | 15 – 7 | GRATED | GRADATES*, RAGHEADS* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 4 5 9 6 1 → 917 | 918
(5 − 4 + 1 + 100) × 9 |
22 – 14 | 916
9 × 100 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 1 |
CV: 917 = (100 − 1) × 9 + 6 + 4 × 5 |
33 |
| 5 | TMIVLHUME | LUTE | 26 – 18 | MIME | HELIUM, HUMMEL* | 39 |
| 6 | VXSNUARAN | RUNS | 30 – 22 | RUNS | ANURANS* | 46 |
| 7 | RSOTMIELS | MOISTER | 37 – 22 | LIST | MORTISES | 54 |
| 8 | 75 5 3 1 8 7 → 718 | — | 37 – 29 | 713
(8 + 1) × 75 + 7 × 5 + 3 |
CV: 718 = (75 − 5 + 1) × (7 + 3) + 8 |
64 |
| 9 | DEPORTPUS | 37 – 39 | SUPPORTED
(2.33 seconds) |
74 |
