Episode 854

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Episode 854 was broadcast on 28 February 1989, as part of Series 17.

Nadine Roebuck played Lawrence Pearse, with Lawrence Pearse winning 48 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Nadine Roebuck	Score	Lawrence Pearse	Others	Max.
1	SLCVEUEZL	CLUES	5 – 5	SCULL	CUVEES*, LEVELS	6
2	HDAPOSITP	PADS	5 – 10	ADITS	DASHPOT*, TOADISH*	13
3	TRBTAEISK	BRISKET	12 – 17	BATTIER	BIRETTAS	21
4	75 1 2 8 6 4 → 223	223 (2 + 1) × 75 − (8 − 6)	22 – 27	223 (2 + 1) × 75 − (6 + 4 − 8)		31
5	LXASIROTN	RATIONS	29 – 34	RATIONS	NOSTRIL*, ORALIST*, OXTAILS*, TAILORS*	38
6	CWPLFIEAN	CLEAN	29 – 40	PLAICE	CAPELIN*, PANICLE*, PELICAN	45
7	TDENAMGIB	BEAMING	29 – 48	DEBATING		53
8	25 10 10 8 9 8 → 166	164 8 × 8 + 10 × 10	36 – 48	166 ☓	CV: 166 = (8 + 8) × 10 + 25 − 10 − 9	63
9	dghinortw*		36 – 48		DOWNRIGHT	73