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Episode 826
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Episode 826 was broadcast on 19 January 1989, as part of Series 17.
David Poulter played Alison Baker, with David Poulter winning 58 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lance Percival, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Poulter | Score | Alison Baker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSOAWJDES | WADERS | 6 – 6 | WADERS | DOWSERS*, DROWSES* | 7 |
| 2 | LTSTOELSA | TALLEST | 13 – 6 | STEALS | SALLETS*, STALEST* | 14 |
| 3 | OAGATBPVI | PIVOT | 18 – 6 | BOAT | BIGOT*, BIOTA*, GAITA*, PATIO, TAIGA* | 19 |
| 4 | 75 25 1 8 5 9 → 767 | 767
(9 + 1) × 75 + 25 − 8 |
28 – 16 | 767
(9 + 1) × 75 + 25 − 8 |
|
29 |
| 5 | NEOGREANG | GANGRENE | 36 – 16 | nagger ☓ | 37 | |
| 6 | FCBOIEDTU | DOUBT | 41 – 21 | CITED | BODICE*, COIFED*, CUBOID*, FOETID*, FUCOID*, OBDUCT*, OUTBID | 43 |
| 7 | PICTEIVPA | CAPTIVE | 48 – 21 | ACTIVE | 50 | |
| 8 | 25 3 1 8 2 9 → 284 | 284
(9 + 2) × 25 + 8 + 1 |
58 – 31 | 284
(9 + 2) × 25 + 8 + 1 |
|
60 |
| 9 | QUEENTICH | 58 – 31 | TECHNIQUE | 70 |
