Episode 859

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Episode 859 was broadcast on 7 March 1989, as part of Series 17.

Vicki McCarthy played Alison Jarvis, with Vicki McCarthy winning 62 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Vicki McCarthy	Score	Alison Jarvis	Others	Max.
1	YTEALRGIP	GAITER	6 – 6	PLAYER	REGALITY	8
2	SDTUIENLH	DINS	6 – 13	SHUNTED	DILUENTS*, INSULTED, UNLISTED*	16
3	DZAICDAEN	CANDIED	13 – 20	CANDIED	CADENZA*, CANDIDA*	23
4	50 3 7 6 5 6 → 355	355 50 × 7 + 5	23 – 30	355 50 × 7 + 5		33
5	SNJIAECQV	INCASE	29 – 30	VICES	CASEIN*, CAVIES, NAVIES*, VINCAS*	39
6	LIEFLGAMR	MILLER	35 – 36	REFILL	FAMILLE*, FLAMIER*, FRAGILE	46
7	CRXPEOEST	EXPORTS	42 – 43	EXPERTS	EXCERPTS*	54
8	75 3 4 8 6 5 → 363	363 75 × 5 − 4 × 3	52 – 53	363 75 × 5 − (8 + 4)		64
9	dgginnoru*	GROUNDING (6 seconds)	62 – 53			74