Episode 957

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Episode 957 was broadcast on 26 January 1990, as part of Series 19.

Ronald Coolun played Joan Orchard, with Joan Orchard winning 41 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Ronald Coolun	Score	Joan Orchard	Others	Max.
1	UIERMFCEN	FENCER	6 – 6	FENCER	CERUMEN*, FIREMEN	7
2	GRTOIUNFG	TOURING	6 – 14	GROUTING		15
3	YBLOAPTEY	TABLE	11 – 19	BLOAT	PLAYBOY*, POTABLE	22
4	100 5 2 5 2 8 → 741	741 (100 + 5) × (5 + 2) + 8 − 2	21 – 19	742		32
5	SRCEAOLSW	CLOSER	27 – 25	CARESS	ESCOLARS*, LACROSSE, SCOWLERS*	40
6	LTSEIUTBE	STILE	27 – 31	SETTLE	SUBTITLE	48
7	DSSEIARZM	DISARM	33 – 31	drains ☓	MISREADS, SIDEARMS*	56
8	75 2 2 7 5 8 → 306	305	33 – 41	306 (2 + 2) × 75 + 8 + 5 − 7		66
9	BOYHELPER		33 – 41		HYPERBOLE	76