Episode 891
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Episode 891 was broadcast on 10 August 1989, as part of Series 18.
John Feetenby played Jonathan Anstey, with Jonathan Anstey winning 62 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Feetenby | Score | Jonathan Anstey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GVERINDEA | VEERING | 0 – 8 | REGAINED | ENGRAVED | 8 |
| 2 | SSFOIGAKQ | KISS | 0 – 13 | SOAKS | AGIOS, FISKS*, FOSSA*, OASIS*, SAGOS*, SAKIS*, SIKAS*, SOFAS* | 13 |
| 3 | LEOTDEBWC | ELBOWED | 7 – 20 | ELBOWED | 20 | |
| 4 | 100 3 7 7 3 2 → 455 | 454 | 7 – 30 | 455
(100 − 7) × (3 + 2) − (7 + 3) |
|
30 |
| 5 | SOTENDETF | SOFTENED | 15 – 38 | SOFTENED | OFTENEST | 38 |
| 6 | WTROINURG | touring ☓8 | 15 – 45 | TOURING | ROUTING, TROWING* | 45 |
| 7 | OEDVPLRUS | PLOVERS | 22 – 52 | DEVOURS | OVERPLUS*, SOURVELD* | 53 |
| 8 | 100 3 2 7 2 4 → 708 | 708
7 × 100 + 2 + 2 + 4 |
32 – 62 | 708
7 × 100 + 2 + 2 + 4 |
|
63 |
| 9 | afilmorty* | FORMALITY
(1 second) |
42 – 62 | 73 |
