Episode 926
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Episode 926 was broadcast on 28 September 1989, as part of Series 18.
Mandi Hale played Julian Bloom, with Mandi Hale winning 46 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mandi Hale | Score | Julian Bloom | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRGWAEIAN | WAGERING | 8 – 0 | WEARING | 8 | |
| 2 | NNGLEOYEO | LOONY | 13 – 5 | LOONY | NEOLOGY | 15 |
| 3 | PRRFUAIAG | PAIR | 17 – 9 | FAIR | FIGURA* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 3 3 2 10 6 → 943 | 945
(75 + 3) × (10 + 2) + 6 + 3 |
24 – 9 | 941 ☓ |
CV: 943 = (75 + 3) × 6 × 2 + 10 − 3 |
31 |
| 5 | NLNQOERAE | RENAL | 24 – 15 | LEANER | AREOLE*, LANNER*, LOANEE*, LOANER | 37 |
| 6 | RSDTEIOIN | TONERS | 30 – 21 | STONED | DISORIENT, RETINOIDS* | 55 |
| 7 | SRTHOAKEI | SHAKER | 36 – 27 | OTHERS | HOARIEST | 63 |
| 8 | 25 2 10 8 2 6 → 923 | — | 36 – 27 | — |
CV: 923 = (10 × 8 × 2 − 2) × 6 − 25 |
73 |
| 9 | aellmnott* | ALLOTMENT
(5 seconds) |
46 – 27 | 83 |
