Episode 920
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Episode 920 was broadcast on 20 September 1989, as part of Series 18.
Brian Porter played Richard Evans, with Richard Evans winning 45 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Brian Porter | Score | Richard Evans | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIZTUMODN | dout ☓ | 0 – 5 | MOUNT | OUTDID* | 6 |
| 2 | IEQSITRNS | RESTS | 0 – 13 | SINISTER | 14 | |
| 3 | LEICOKGTA | clock ☓ | 0 – 19 | LOCKET | ALOETIC, CATLIKE*, GELCOAT*, LOCKAGE*, OILCAKE* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 75 1 3 3 9 → 738 | 741
(9 + 1) × 75 − 3 × 3 |
7 – 19 | 744 |
CV: 738 = (75 + 50 + 1 − 3) × (9 − 3) |
31 |
| 5 | EUFLTNIWN | FLUENT | 13 – 25 | FUTILE | INFLUENT | 39 |
| 6 | RDONISNEP | PONDERS | 20 – 32 | PENSION | PRISONED | 47 |
| 7 | OASHGRBIS | BRASH | 20 – 38 | GARISH | ISOBARS | 54 |
| 8 | 100 2 3 3 9 7 → 569 | — | 20 – 45 | 566
(2 + 3) × 100 + 7 × 9 + 3 |
CV: 569 = (2 × 100 − 9) × 3 − (7 − 3) |
64 |
| 9 | aeelnprtv* | PREVALENT
(29 seconds) |
30 – 45 | prelavent ☓
(25 seconds) |
74 |
