Episode 952
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Episode 952 was broadcast on 19 January 1990, as part of Series 19.
Frank Wills played Joan Orchard, with Joan Orchard winning 41 – 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ernie Wise, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Frank Wills | Score | Joan Orchard | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TNNPEAOSI | TENSION/PENSION | 7 – 0 | SONNET | ENATIONS* | 8 |
| 2 | JRSEOIFBX | RIBS | 7 – 6 | BRIEFS | FIREBOX* | 15 |
| 3 | GTSKEIUDO | GUIDES | 13 – 12 | STOKED | OUTSIDE, TEDIOUS | 22 |
| 4 | 25 6 7 9 1 3 → 865 | — | 13 – 17 | 858
(3 + 1) × 9 × 25 − 6 × 7 |
CV: 865 = (25 + 7) × 3 × 9 + 1 |
32 |
| 5 | LLDIUENRR | relined ☓ | 13 – 23 | DULLER | DRILLER*, LURIDER* | 39 |
| 6 | GVBRUAIVA | GUAVA | 18 – 28 | GUAVA | ABURA*, BRAAI*, VIRGA* | 44 |
| 7 | DTEOPTLEM | people ☓ | 18 – 34 | METTLE | MOTTLED, PLOTTED*, TEMPLET*, TEMPTED* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 7 10 7 9 1 → 613 | 612
(7 + 1) × 75 + 10 + 9 − 7 |
25 – 41 | 612
(7 + 1) × 75 + 10 + 9 − 7 |
CV: 613 = (75 − 7) × 9 + 1 |
61 |
| 9 | MOOCHYBEN | 25 – 41 | HONEYCOMB | 71 |
