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Latest revision as of 09:40, 14 April 2026
Episode 866 was broadcast on 16 March 1989, and was the second semi-final of Series 17.
Vicki McCarthy played Lawrence Pearse, with Lawrence Pearse winning 49 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Williams, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Vicki McCarthy | Score | Lawrence Pearse | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RPOENRACF | PRONE/APRON | 5 – 5 | OPERA | PROFANER* | 8 |
| 2 | RNOCAPIDE | candier ☓ | 5 – 12 | CAPRINE/PRANCED | APOCRINE*, CANOPIED*, CAPONIER, ENDOCARP*, PROCAINE* | 16 |
| 3 | TLIOWGNEG | toweling ☓ | 5 – 19 | GLOWING | WELTING*, WINGLET* | 23 |
| 4 | 5 6 9 3 5 9 → 737 | 747 | 5 – 26 | 738
((6 + 3) × 9 + 5 ÷ 5) × 9 |
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30 |
| 5 | THEGAXTUS | TAUGHT | 11 – 26 | HATES | EXHAUST | 37 |
| 6 | RDIETRVIB | DIRTIER | 18 – 33 | DIRTIER | 44 | |
| 7 | MNUSAROLW | AMOURS | 24 – 39 | SALMON | NORMALS, SOLANUM*, SOLUNAR*, UNMORAL* | 51 |
| 8 | 25 4 4 5 9 5 → 487 | 484 | 24 – 49 | 487
5 × 4 × 25 − (4 + 9) |
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61 |
| 9 | SLYDETOUR | 24 – 49 | DESULTORY | 71 |
