Episode 974

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Episode 974 was broadcast on 20 February 1990, as part of Series 19.

Mark Cooper played John Morrissey, with John Morrissey winning 42 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Mark Cooper	Score	John Morrissey	Others	Max.
1	LSSIABENN	nibless ☓	0 – 6	SALINE	LESBIANS	8
2	LMLIEPDEO	LIMPED	6 – 12	POLLED	IMPELLED	16
3	HTYEOSAMG	SHAME	6 – 19	HOSTAGE		23
4	50 5 1 4 2 2 → 305	305 (4 + 2) × 50 + 5	16 – 29	305 (4 + 2) × 50 + 5		33
5	TNXEUORKE	ROUTE	21 – 29	retune ☓	EXEUNT*, EXTERN*, KETONE*, NEUTER, TENURE, TUREEN*	39
6	SDLDOEAVT	SOLVED	27 – 35	SLATED	SOLVATED	47
7	RQCNAIIEF	FANCIER	34 – 42	FANCIER		54
8	75 10 4 4 9 1 → 189	206	34 – 42	—	CV: 189 = (4 − 1) × 75 − 4 × 9	64
9	aeeipprst*	appetise ☓ (10 seconds)	34 – 42		APPETISER	74