Episode 960

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Episode 960 was broadcast on 31 January 1990, as part of Series 19.

Betty Dutton played Maureen Harmer, with Maureen Harmer winning 35 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Betty Dutton	Score	Maureen Harmer	Others	Max.
1	LBESFUMNI	FUMBLES	7 – 7	FUMBLES	BLUEFINS*	8
2	RLSEATTUV	TREATS	13 – 13	LATTER	LUSTRATE*, VAULTERS	16
3	WRARDOANT	DRAW	13 – 18	AWARD	WARRANT	23
4	25 1 2 2 8 10 → 896	885	13 – 18	899 ☓	CV: 896 = ((10 + 8) × 25 − 2) × 2	33
5	CSHOAGCIH	SHAG	17 – 22	GASH	CHICHA*	39
6	CGEFORSES	FORGES	23 – 28	FORGES	FRESCOES*	47
7	TDRIAAYTL	DIRTY	23 – 35	TARDILY	RATTILY*, TARTILY*	54
8	50 75 10 8 6 2 → 867	—	23 – 35	856	CV: 867 = (10 + 6) × 50 + 75 − 8	64
9	THREECARD		23 – 35		CHARTERED	74