Episode 1038

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Episode 1038 was broadcast on 20 August 1990, as part of Series 20.

Stephen Mack played Iris Denon, with Stephen Mack winning 53 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Stephen Mack	Score	Iris Denon	Others	Max.
1	RETIHEDTD	DITHERED	8 – 8	DITHERED		8
2	GGBSUEAYN	BUNGS	8 – 14	GAUGES	BUNYAS*, GANGUE*, GUNGES*, SNAGGY*, UNEASY*	14
3	QUKPATOCL	QUACK	13 – 19	QUACK	PUTLOCK*	21
4	25 4 7 6 6 3 → 625	625 (6 × 3 + 7) × 25	23 – 29	625 (4 × 6 + 7 − 6) × 25		31
5	DXGSIEITV	VISITED	30 – 29	DIGITS		38
6	NABILADES	BLADES	36 – 35	BLINDS	BANDIES, DENIALS, DISABLE*, INDABAS*, LESBIAN*, NAIADES*	45
7	RRMMAIERE	MERRIER	43 – 42	MERRIER		52
8	75 25 9 7 6 10 → 668	668 75 × 9 − 7	53 – 42	670		62
9	THORNLYER		53 – 42		NORTHERLY	72