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Episode 987
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Episode 987 was broadcast on 9 March 1990, as part of Series 19.
Sylvia Roche played John Cruse, with John Cruse winning 45 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Williams, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Sylvia Roche | Score | John Cruse | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | PSSUIALLE | pullies ☓ | 0 – 6 | ALLIES | LIPLESS*, PALSIES, SALLIES*, SULLIES* | 7 |
2 | MVWIEAXTR | WAITER | 6 – 12 | MATRIX | WARTIME | 14 |
3 | BSFOAECDO | FADES | 6 – 18 | ABODES | CABOOSE, SEAFOOD* | 21 |
4 | 9 4 1 3 100 9 → 827 | 827
(9 − 1) × 100 + 9 × 3 |
16 – 28 | 827
(9 − 1) × 100 + 9 × 3 |
|
31 |
5 | RJIONSKET | JOINERS | 23 – 28 | INSERT | JOINTERS | 39 |
6 | HYNIUERST | UNREST | 23 – 35 | SHUNTER | HIRSUTE, HUNTERS*, NUTSIER* | 46 |
7 | QPGOAASCR | SCAR | 27 – 35 | vicars ☓ | AGORAS*, CARGOS | 52 |
8 | 50 4 10 1 9 5 → 233 | 233
(50 + 9) × 4 − (10 ÷ 5 + 1) |
37 – 35 | 234 |
|
62 |
9 | cdeeistuv* | 37 – 45 | SEDUCTIVE
(5 seconds) |
72 |