Episode 899
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Episode 899 was broadcast on 22 August 1989, as part of Series 18.
Andrew Balkin played Mark Pont, with Mark Pont winning 44 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Balkin | Score | Mark Pont | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RFETZFAIJ | trife ☓ | 0 – 6 | TARIFF | ZAFFER*, ZAFFRE* | 6 |
| 2 | RDGAIURNG | GUARDING | 8 – 14 | GUARDING | 14 | |
| 3 | VGTIADGID | DIGIT | 13 – 14 | AVID | DAVIT, GADID* | 19 |
| 4 | 4 10 6 2 1 10 → 723 | 723
(10 + 2) × 6 × 10 + 4 − 1 |
23 – 14 | 726 |
|
29 |
| 5 | CRKREIAYS | SCARIER | 30 – 21 | CARRIES | RICKEYS*, SARKIER* | 36 |
| 6 | RDONLIWSA | SNAIL | 30 – 27 | DRAINS | ORDINALS | 44 |
| 7 | OEMVRBLON | MOVER | 30 – 34 | BLOOMER | 51 | |
| 8 | 75 3 5 2 2 10 → 154 | 154
75 × 2 + 10 ÷ 5 + 2 |
40 – 44 | 154
(5 + 3) × 10 + 75 − 2 ÷ 2 |
|
61 |
| 9 | PLANSIGHS | 40 – 44 | SPLASHING | 71 |
