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Episode 902
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Episode 902 was broadcast on 25 August 1989, as part of Series 18.
Tony Diball played David Ware, with David Ware winning 39 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tony Diball | Score | David Ware | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STITLARCE | STARTLE | 0 – 8 | ARTICLES | CLARTIEST* | 18 |
| 2 | WROADVIMG | AVOID | 5 – 8 | WORM | GRAVID, VIRAGO* | 24 |
| 3 | NRNEYRUDI | RUNNIER | 12 – 8 | DINNER | INURNED | 31 |
| 4 | 75 5 2 8 10 4 → 497 | 496 ☓ | 12 – 15 | 500
(4 + 2) × 75 + 8 × 5 + 10 |
CV: 497 = (75 − 4) × (5 + 2) |
41 |
| 5 | FZTEIEGGO | FEET | 16 – 19 | GIFT | EGOTIZE | 48 |
| 6 | RDGAEORFT | GRAFTER | 23 – 26 | GRAFTER | DRAFTER*, FORAGED*, FORAGER*, GRAFTED*, REDRAFT* | 55 |
| 7 | NESUNCPEE | PENCE | 23 – 32 | UNSEEN | PENSEE*, SPENCE* | 61 |
| 8 | 25 75 2 5 6 1 → 411 | 424 | 23 – 39 | 409
75 × 5 + 25 + 6 + 2 + 1 |
CV: 411 = 75 × 5 + 25 + 6 × 2 − 1 |
71 |
| 9 | LOUSIDICE | 23 – 39 | elicidous ☓
(11.5 seconds) |
DELICIOUS | 81 |
