Episode 921
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Episode 921 was broadcast on 21 September 1989, as part of Series 18.
Garry Thomas played Richard Evans, with Richard Evans winning 49 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Garry Thomas | Score | Richard Evans | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NGSEONOWI | SWOONING | 8 – 8 | SWOONING | 8 | |
| 2 | ULCURGURT | CURL | 12 – 12 | CURT | CULT*, GLUT*, GURU*, TRUG* | 12 |
| 3 | PWEAXBETR | BERATE | 18 – 18 | EXPERT | BEATER*, BEWARE*, EPATER*, PEWTER*, REBATE*, REPEAT | 18 |
| 4 | 50 25 2 1 1 5 → 624 | 624
50 × 2 × (5 + 1) + 25 − 1 |
28 – 18 | — |
|
28 |
| 5 | OPYGMEDGR | DOGGER | 34 – 24 | GROPED | PROGGED* | 35 |
| 6 | SLQEIHGSO | hissle ☓ | 34 – 31 | SLEIGHS | ISOHELS* | 42 |
| 7 | AORBNSADE | bonders ☓ | 34 – 39 | BROADENS | BANDORAS*, BANDORES*, SEABOARD* | 50 |
| 8 | 50 3 7 8 5 1 → 238 | 238
50 × 5 − (8 + 3 + 1) |
44 – 49 | 238
50 × 5 − (8 + 3 + 1) |
|
60 |
| 9 | celnrttuu* | 44 – 49 | unclutter ☓
(1 second) |
TRUCULENT | 70 |