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Episode 1278
From Countdown
Episode 1278 was broadcast on 20 July 1992, as part of Series 24.
Felicity Gelder played Terry Doughty, with Terry Doughty winning 64 – 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Felicity Gelder | Score | Terry Doughty | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSWLOEANF | ALONE | 5 – 5 | FAWNS | FELONS, LOWANS*, NELSON* | 6 |
| 2 | SMJDIUERS | MISSED | 11 – 11 | DURESS | SURMISED | 14 |
| 3 | HLYBAIOCE | CABLE | 16 – 16 | CABLE | BAILEY, BLEACH*, LOCHIA*, OBELIA* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 8 2 6 7 10 → 746 | 746
75 × 10 − 8 ÷ 2 |
26 – 26 | 746
75 × 10 − (6 − 2) |
|
30 |
| 5 | TLKIEQTAR | RETAIL | 32 – 32 | LITTER | TITLARK* | 37 |
| 6 | WNGTIUANO | WANTING | 39 – 39 | WANTING | ATONING, WONTING* | 44 |
| 7 | TXRDIAUSR | STAIR | 44 – 44 | STAID | AUDITS, DASTUR*, DURRAS*, RADIUS, RUDIST*, SIRDAR*, SURTAX*, TRIADS | 50 |
| 8 | 75 5 8 6 5 9 → 195 | 195
(8 − 6) × 75 + 9 × 5 |
54 – 54 | 195
(8 − 6) × 75 + 9 × 5 |
|
60 |
| 9 | ELMCICADA | 54 – 64 | ACCLAIMED
(7.25 seconds) |
70 |
