Episode 907

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Episode 907 was broadcast on 1 September 1989, as part of Series 18.

Mark St. John London played Bill Taylor, with Mark St. John London winning 50 - 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Mark St. John London	Score	Bill Taylor	Others	Max.
1	RSGZIEFAI	FAIRIES	7 – 7	FAIRIES		7
2	AEHLNMGOE	HOMAGE	13 – 13	HOMAGE	GLEEMAN*, HALOGEN*, MANHOLE*	14
3	NCWGAIUTD	DATING	19 – 19	WADING	DUCTING*	21
4	25 7 1 9 1 4 → 608	608 ((7 - 1) x 4 x 25) + 9 - 1	29 – 29	608 ((7 - 1) x 4 x 25) + 9 - 1		31
5	OEPTSSGNA	postages ☓	29 – 35	POSSET	APTNESS*, ONSTAGE*, PATNESS*, POSTAGE, SPONGES*, STEPSON*, TANGOES*	38
6	RPRUNEDUL	PLUNDER	36 – 35	PURRED	UNRULED	45
7	WCEITTNRE	WRITTEN	43 – 35	WINTER	RETICENT	53
8	25 3 4 8 10 5 → 641	640 (3 x 8 x 25) + (4 x 10)	50 – 42	640 (5 + 3) x 8 x 10	CV: 641 = (((8 x 25) + 10 + 5) x 3) - 4	63
9	?????????		50 – 42		?????????	73