Episode 888

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Episode 888 was broadcast on 7 August 1989, as part of Series 18.

Sue Hall played Jonathan Anstey, with the game ending in a 61-all draw. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.

Among all games that ended in draws, this one had the highest recorded score. This was also the only known draw in which both contestants spotted a nine-letter word.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Sue Hall	Score	Jonathan Anstey	Others	Max.
1	SSAIPTODE	DEPOSITS	8 – 8	DEPOSITS	DIOPTASE*, SOAPIEST, TOPSIDES*	8
2	SITTWOUNC	TUNICS	8 – 15	OUTWITS	SUCTION, UNTWIST*	15
3	TNZEOSRIG	STORING	15 – 15	genitors ☓	TRIGONES*	23
4	100 1 10 3 7 5 → 596	596 (5 + 1) × 100 − (7 − 3)	25 – 15	597		33
5	TDAILNEIG	DETAILING	43 – 33	DETAILING		51
6	DTLAUBGOA	ABOUT	48 – 38	BLOAT	GADABOUT*	59
7	NKEELRAQR	LEANER	54 – 44	RANKLE	LEARNER, RELEARN*	66
8	25 6 7 9 7 4 → 626	623 6 × 4 × 25 + 7 + 7 + 9	61 – 51	623 6 × 4 × 25 + 7 + 7 + 9	CV: 626 = (4 × 25 + 7) × 6 − (7 + 9)	76
9	cddeennos*		61 – 61	CONDENSED (1 second)		86