Episode 892
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Episode 892 was broadcast on 11 August 1989, as part of Series 18.
Eileen Meghen played Jonathan Anstey, with Jonathan Anstey winning 53 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lance Percival, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Eileen Meghen | Score | Jonathan Anstey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZNEOLRADI | INROAD | 0 – 7 | ORDINAL | ANODIZER* | 8 |
| 2 | LNOERNATD | LANTERN | 7 – 7 | TANNED | DELATOR*, LEOTARD*, NORTENA*, TALONED* | 15 |
| 3 | TOTSIEFRJ | JOTTERS | 14 – 14 | FITTERS | FORTIES, JITTERS*, TITFERS* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 3 2 4 2 6 → 551 | 551 ☓ | 14 – 14 | 576 |
CV: 551 = (75 − 6) × 2 × 4 − (3 − 2) |
32 |
| 5 | AHGUSGIRG | SHRUG | 14 – 20 | HAGGIS | AGUISH*, GARISH*, SHAURI*, SURAHI* | 38 |
| 6 | DETGAODNI | todding ☓ | 14 – 27 | DONATED | GODETIA*, TANGOED*, TEDDING*, TOADIED* | 45 |
| 7 | GCMEIESPC | SPICE | 14 – 33 | PIECES | SPECIE* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 6 1 7 7 3 → 984 | 984
(7 + 6 − 1) × (75 + 7) |
24 – 43 | 984
(6 + 7) × 75 + 7 + 3 − 1 |
|
61 |
| 9 | cdeeinpst* | 24 – 53 | INSPECTED
(23 seconds) |
71 |
