Episode 980

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Episode 980 was broadcast on 28 February 1990, as part of Series 19.

Harry Bruford played Brian Speet, with Brian Speet winning 49 – 16. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Harry Bruford	Score	Brian Speet	Others	Max.
1	SNROAEHLI	LASHER	6 – 6	LINERS	AILERONS, INHALERS*, ROSALINE*	8
2	DFILPGECA	PLAID	6 – 12	FAILED	PELAGIC*, PIGFACE*	15
3	SPWOIODDA	SWOOP	11 – 17	WOODS	SAPWOOD*, WOODSIA*	22
4	50 10 7 3 6 2 → 937	—	11 – 17	—	CV: 937 = (2 × 6 + 7) × 50 − 10 − 3	32
5	YSATLTIGS	TASTY	11 – 23	STILTS	STAGILY*, STYLIST*, TASTILY	39
6	KFTEOEBSO	BOOTS	16 – 28	BOOKS	BOOTEES	46
7	QWRANRIVA	brain ☓	16 – 32	RAIN	AVIAN*, NAIRA*, RAVIN, VARNA*	51
8	75 10 2 9 6 1 → 524	—	16 – 39	525 (6 + 1) × 75	CV: 524 = (6 + 1) × 75 − (10 − 9)	61
9	denooprss*		16 – 49	SPONSORED (27 seconds)		71