Episode 900

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Episode 900 was broadcast on 23 August 1989, as part of Series 18.

Ann Rutter played Mark Pont, with Ann Rutter winning 63 – 59. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Ann Rutter	Score	Mark Pont	Others	Max.
1	RRYEACREN	CAREER	6 – 0	craner ☓	ERRANCY*, YEARNER*	7
2	JDNROEUCP	POUNDER	13 – 7	PRODUCE	CONJURED*	15
3	GNLEIWRSE	SEWERING	21 – 7	REELING		23
4	100 3 8 5 2 6 → 775	775 100 × 8 − (3 + 2) × 5	31 – 17	775 100 × 8 − (3 + 2) × 5		33
5	THCOEIGDN	ETCHING	38 – 24	ETCHING	CTENOID*, DEONTIC*, ECHOING*, HEDONIC*, NOTCHED*, NOTICED*, THONGED*	40
6	SPROELAPT	TOPPLES	45 – 31	TOPPLES	PETROSAL*, PROLAPSE*	48
7	NTLSEUISN	SUNNIEST	53 – 39	UTENSILS		56
8	50 6 1 2 9 9 → 291	291 50 × 6 − 9	63 – 49	291 50 × 6 − 9		66
9	eeefhorrt*		63 – 59	THEREFORE (25 seconds)		76