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Episode 968
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Episode 968 was broadcast on 12 February 1990, as part of Series 19.
Elaine Newcombe played Dave Claridge, with Elaine Newcombe winning 45 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Elaine Newcombe | Score | Dave Claridge | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SLCAOITTA | STOIC | 0 – 6 | TOTALS | TAILCOATS* | 18 |
| 2 | TDJIEGOND | DOTING | 6 – 12 | TOEING | JOINTED, TEDDING | 25 |
| 3 | XRKQEOURE | QUEER | 11 – 12 | REEK | KERERU* | 31 |
| 4 | 100 6 7 2 3 1 → 644 | 644
(100 + 7) × 6 + 2 |
21 – 22 | 644
(100 + 7) × 6 + 2 |
|
41 |
| 5 | FGNOEMSAG | GNOMES | 27 – 22 | AMONG | MANGOES | 48 |
| 6 | ONYLAEIWT | TWAIN | 32 – 27 | ALONE | ELATION, TOENAIL*, TOWLINE* | 55 |
| 7 | PDBEINDUP | NIPPED | 38 – 27 | PINED | BIDDEN*, BUPPIE*, DIPPED*, INDUED*, UNIPED* | 61 |
| 8 | 75 5 6 8 2 6 → 352 | 351
5 × 75 − 6 ÷ 2 × 8 |
45 – 34 | 351
(75 − 6) × 5 + 6 |
CV: 352 = (75 + 5 + 8) × (6 − 2) |
71 |
| 9 | cemnnoopt* | competent ☓
(1 second) |
45 – 44 | COMPONENT
(4 seconds) |
81 |
