Episode 918
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Episode 918 was broadcast on 18 September 1989, as part of Series 18.
Fraser McLeod played Richard Evans, with Richard Evans winning 63 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Clement Freud, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Fraser McLeod | Score | Richard Evans | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EMIGISENG | — | 0 – 7 | SEEMING | 7 | |
| 2 | AESXGMRIT | MIGRATES | 8 – 15 | MIGRATES | MAGISTER*, MATRIXES, STERIGMA* | 15 |
| 3 | AIAHBRROS | BARRIOS | 15 – 15 | BRASH | HARBORS*, ROSARIA* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 75 7 5 9 1 → 750 | 750
(9 + 1 + 5) × 50 |
25 – 25 | 750
(9 + 1) × 75 |
|
32 |
| 5 | EUNSRCEWD | UNSCREWED | 43 – 43 | UNSCREWED | 50 | |
| 6 | OTERAPEYN | ENTRAP | 43 – 50 | OPERATE | ENTROPY*, OPERANT*, PERENTY*, PRONATE*, PROTEAN* | 57 |
| 7 | AOSDNEZDG | GOADED | 49 – 56 | GONADS | GODSEND | 64 |
| 8 | 100 2 1 10 7 10 → 376 | 370 | 49 – 63 | 380
(2 + 1) × 100 + 10 × 7 + 10 |
CV: 377 Best: 376 = (100 + 10) × 7 ÷ 2 − 10 + 1 |
74 |
| 9 | ginorrttu* | 49 – 63 | turretting ☓
(15 seconds) |
TORTURING | 84 |
