Episode 825

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Episode 825 was broadcast on 18 January 1989, as part of Series 17.

David Poulter played Steve Bruce, with David Poulter winning 57 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lance Percival, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	David Poulter	Score	Steve Bruce	Others	Max.
1	DFSIEITNW	FEINTS	6 – 0	SITED	WINDIEST	8
2	GRDLYOOAE	GLARED	12 – 6	LODGER	AEROLOGY*	16
3	IEINSQWCO	WINCES	18 – 12	WINCES	CONIES*, COSINE*, INCISE, IONISE*, NOWISE*, OSCINE*	22
4	75 4 5 10 8 7 → 734	734 75 × 10 − (7 + 8 + 5 − 4)	28 – 22	734 75 × 10 − (7 + 4 + 5)		32
5	RLNDRAIEA	DRAINER	35 – 22	LARDER	ADRENAL*, ARANEID*, RANDIER	39
6	SZOEHXESR	SHORES	41 – 28	HORSES	HEXOSES*	46
7	PLKRHIEEW	HELPER	47 – 28	WHILE	HIRPLE*, KELPIE*, KEWPIE*, PELIKE*	52
8	50 6 8 2 5 9 → 442	442 50 × 9 − 8	57 – 38	442 50 × 9 − 8		62
9	aeinoprst*		57 – 48	PATRONISE (2 seconds)		72