Episode 979

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Episode 979 was broadcast on 27 February 1990, as part of Series 19.

Phil Reed played Brian Speet, with Brian Speet winning 55 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Phil Reed	Score	Brian Speet	Others	Max.
1	RSEASVUFL	SEARS	0 – 7	SLAVERS	REFUSALS, VASEFULS*	8
2	WRAXTOQDE	WATER	5 – 12	WROTE	ORATED*, TOWARD, TROWED*	14
3	SYORETPUL	PORTLY	11 – 18	STOREY	POULTERS, PROSTYLE*, UROSTYLE*	22
4	100 6 3 1 10 7 → 501	500	11 – 28	501 (6 − 1) × 100 + (10 − 7) ÷ 3		32
5	WYAMNIMKA	ANIMA	16 – 33	MANIA	AMNIA*, NAMMA*	37
6	SRVEIDLEC	DRIVELS	23 – 40	DEVICES	DELIVERS, SERVICED*, SILVERED, SLIVERED, VERSICLE*	45
7	DNULHENRI	UNDER	28 – 45	LINED	INURNED, UNLINED*	52
8	25 4 5 9 4 1 → 975	975 (4 × 9 + 4 − 1) × 25	38 – 45	980		62
9	cdeelrttu*	cultured ☓ (3 seconds)	38 – 55	CLUTTERED (5 seconds)		72