Episode 845
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Episode 845 was broadcast on 15 February 1989, as part of Series 17.
Caroline Coombs played Len Marshall, with Len Marshall winning 46 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Caroline Coombs | Score | Len Marshall | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CNTNEIHOR | THORN | 5 – 5 | CHOIR | INTRENCH*, NOTCHIER* | 8 |
| 2 | TVYDELZOA | TOYED | 10 – 10 | LAZED | VOLTED*, ZEALOT | 14 |
| 3 | HLEUVGOAX | VOGUE | 15 – 15 | LAUGH | LOVAGE | 20 |
| 4 | 100 8 9 5 4 1 → 334 | 332 | 15 – 25 | 334
(100 + 9 + 1) × (8 − 5) + 4 |
|
30 |
| 5 | PBTNUEAMD | PANTED | 21 – 31 | BUTANE | PUTAMEN*, UNTAMED | 37 |
| 6 | RGMIADOTI | miriad ☓ | 21 – 36 | RADIO | ORIGAMI* | 44 |
| 7 | LTUKCDEIF | FLICKED/TICKLED | 28 – 36 | FLUKED | DUCTILE | 51 |
| 8 | 25 7 4 10 9 8 → 340 | — | 28 – 46 | 340
(10 + 4) × 25 − (9 + 8 − 7) |
|
61 |
| 9 | ceiinrsty* | SINCERITY
(5 seconds) |
38 – 46 | 71 |
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- Episodes in Series 17
- 9-round games
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Lucy Summers as co-presenter
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Della Thompson as lexicographer
- Episodes with Eve Pollard as a guest
- Recaps with missing conundrum scrambles