Episode 955
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Episode 955 was broadcast on 24 January 1990, as part of Series 19.
Pat Barnett played Joan Orchard, with Joan Orchard winning 50 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ernie Wise, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Pat Barnett | Score | Joan Orchard | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PTEILXUAC | PLAIT | 0 – 6 | PLAICE | PICULET*, PLICATE | 7 |
| 2 | LNLIEADFR | FILLED | 6 – 12 | RAINED | DIALLER*, FLAILED*, FRILLED*, LANDLER*, RALLIED | 14 |
| 3 | NGOEYRAEB | BEGONE | 12 – 18 | BANGER | BEANERY*, ORANGEY* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 10 7 6 1 5 → 600 | 600
6 × 100 |
22 – 28 | 600
(5 + 1) × 100 |
|
31 |
| 5 | NNSOAEVSA | VASES | 22 – 34 | SEASON | NOVENAS* | 38 |
| 6 | TGTAEPHER | TETHER | 28 – 40 | PATTER | PREHEAT*, THEATRE, THEREAT* | 45 |
| 7 | YLCIAIDBA | ACIDLY | 34 – 40 | ALIBI | 51 | |
| 8 | 50 7 9 6 6 3 → 374 | 375 | 34 – 50 | 374
(50 + 3) × 7 + 9 − 6 |
|
61 |
| 9 | adeelortt* | 34 – 50 | TOLERATED | 71 |