Episode 923
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Episode 923 was broadcast on 25 September 1989, as part of Series 18.
Chris Tesseras played Richard Evans, with Richard Evans winning 48 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dinah Sheridan, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Tesseras | Score | Richard Evans | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NRTEIEFNT | FITTER | 6 – 6 | ENTIRE | RENITENT | 8 |
| 2 | UMDNIRUSI | DRUMS | 6 – 12 | NUDISM | INDUSIUM* | 16 |
| 3 | RBGEIOSLG | bogglers ☓ | 6 – 19 | BOILERS | OBLIGERS* | 24 |
| 4 | 50 25 4 9 2 3 → 448 | 448
50 × 9 − 2 |
16 – 29 | 448
50 × 9 − 2 |
|
34 |
| 5 | OINRTALCI | ACTION | 22 – 35 | ACTION | CILANTRO*, CONTRAIL, IRONICAL* | 42 |
| 6 | DREEQLNAG | ENLARGED | 30 – 43 | ENLARGED | 50 | |
| 7 | OSRIDSOSI | DROSS | 35 – 48 | DOORS | SOROSIS* | 57 |
| 8 | 50 8 10 6 2 9 → 268 | — | 35 – 48 | — |
CV: 268 = (9 + 2 − 6) × 50 + 10 + 8 |
67 |
| 9 | aaddeiltv* | VALIDATED
(2 seconds) |
45 – 48 | 77 |