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Episode 1285
From Countdown
Episode 1285 was broadcast on 29 July 1992, as part of Series 24.
Robin Stormonth-Darling played Richard Onions, with Richard Onions winning 45 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Robin Stormonth-Darling | Score | Richard Onions | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOBTGMADL | 7 | 7 – 7 | 7 | GAMBOLED | 8 |
| 2 | HPDEATENS | ? | 7 – 13 | 6 | HASTENED*, HEPTANES* | 16 |
| 3 | RGIEVWIAG | 6 | 13 – 13 | wagger ☓ | EARWIG, VIRGAE*, WAIVER*, WAVIER*, WIGGER* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 9 6 3 2 9 → 298 | 298 ☓ | 13 – 23 | 298
? |
Best: 298 = (3 + 9 ÷ 9) × 75 − 2 |
32 |
| 5 | LTUAXNOSO | 5 | 18 – 28 | 5 | SALOON*, STOLON*, SULTAN, TALONS, TAXOLS* | 38 |
| 6 | EUVTRTINF | ? | 18 – 35 | FURTIVE | UNFITTER* | 46 |
| 7 | SRCEETOAH | CHEATERS | 26 – 35 | ? | HECTARES*, TEACHERS, THORACES*, TROCHEES* | 54 |
| 8 | 50 1 7 4 9 10 → 315 | 317
? |
33 – 35 | — |
CV: 315 = (50 − (4 + 1)) × 7 |
64 |
| 9 | FAIRIENUT | 33 – 45 | INFURIATE
(25.5 seconds) |
74 |
