Episode 917

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Episode 917 was broadcast on 15 September 1989, as part of Series 18.

Mary Mullins played Richard Evans, with Richard Evans winning 50 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Clement Freud, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Mary Mullins	Score	Richard Evans	Others	Max.
1	BOIHTEKGI	BOTHIE	6 – 0	EIGHT		6
2	OUDXPLGCI	CLOUD/LUCID	11 – 5	LOGIC	LUPOID*	12
3	LSAIOSMQG	MISSAL	17 – 5	MAILS	GLIOMAS*	19
4	75 25 10 10 7 2 → 904	900	17 – 12	903 (7 + 2) × 10 × 10 + 75 ÷ 25	CV: 903	26
5	IUNSRNOWT	WRIST	17 – 18	UNIONS	INTRONS*, NITROUS, NONSUIT*, TURIONS*, UNSWORN*	33
6	GNAEGOSBN	—	17 – 25	NONAGES	NOSEBAG*	40
7	ULNTIUNLF	FLINT	22 – 30	UNTIL	UNFIT*, UNLIT*	45
8	75 10 9 7 2 1 → 496	496 75 × 7 − (10 × 2 + 9)	32 – 40	496 75 × 7 − (10 × 2 + 9)		55
9	DEERTOTAL		32 – 50	TOLERATED (2 seconds)		65