Episode 976
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Episode 976 was broadcast on 22 February 1990, as part of Series 19.
Dick Burden played John Prince, with John Prince winning 40 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dick Burden | Score | John Prince | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RNTUECAEN | ENTRANCE | 8 – 0 | NEATER | UNCREATE* | 8 |
| 2 | FEMOSCEXO | MOOSE | 13 – 5 | COMES | COOEES | 14 |
| 3 | SKYIAIBTG | BAITS | 18 – 5 | TASK | KITBAGS* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 3 10 2 2 1 → 878 | — | 18 – 15 | 878
(75 − 2) × (10 + 2) + 3 − 1 |
|
31 |
| 5 | LEYMECHUL | CHUM | 18 – 20 | MULCH | LYCHEE*, MUCHLY* | 37 |
| 6 | DSREOESOV | DROSS | 23 – 25 | DRESS | OVERDOSES | 55 |
| 7 | DULWAABRT | BLURT | 28 – 30 | 5 | TABULAR | 62 |
| 8 | 25 10 3 8 7 9 → 300 | 300
(9 − 7 + 10) × 25 |
38 – 40 | 300
8 × 25 ÷ (9 − 7) × 3 |
|
72 |
| 9 | aeiilorst* | 38 – 40 | SOLITAIRE | 82 |
