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Episode 1989
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Episode 1989 was broadcast on 22 April 1997, as part of Series 35.
Natascha Kearsey played Sharon Leonard, with Natascha Kearsey winning 60 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Natascha Kearsey | Score | Sharon Leonard | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NBOIKEDVD | BOVINE | 0 – 7 | INVOKED | 7 | |
| 2 | JSMIAICTE | MASTIC | 6 – 7 | cased ☓ | MAJESTIC, METICAIS* | 15 |
| 3 | DAIELNHGL | HEADING | 13 – 14 | HEADING | ALIGNED*, DEALIGN*, DEALING, HEALING, INHALED*, LADLING*, LEADING, NIGELLA* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 6 1 2 1 8 → 380 | 378
(100 − 6) × 8 ÷ 2 + 1 + 1 |
20 – 14 | 386 |
CV: 380 = (100 − 6 + 1) × 8 ÷ 2 |
32 |
| 5 | FIAENSREY | YEARNS | 26 – 14 | FREES | FREESIA, REFINES | 39 |
| 6 | TWDBNOAOE | BOOTED | 32 – 20 | WANTED | BENTWOOD, DOWNBEAT* | 47 |
| 7 | HSTROUESA | SHOUTERS | 40 – 28 | SHOUTERS | AUTHORESS | 65 |
| 8 | 75 10 8 2 1 4 → 275 | 275
75 × 4 − (8 × 2 + 10 − 1) |
50 – 28 | 273 |
|
75 |
| 9 | PRIMETREE | PERIMETER
(1.75 seconds) |
60 – 28 | 85 |
