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Episode 1288
From Countdown
Episode 1288 was broadcast on 3 August 1992, as part of Series 24.
Mohammed Yusuf played Richard Onions, with Richard Onions winning 41 – 22. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mohammed Yusuf | Score | Richard Onions | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YAVRIFCEI | VERIFY | 6 – 0 | FAIRY | FIACRE* | 6 |
| 2 | RZRUOJSEN | ZONES | 6 – 6 | JURORS | RERUNS*, ROUSER*, SNORER, SOURER* | 12 |
| 3 | KWBAICPEA | cepia ☓ | 6 – 11 | ABACK | APACE*, AWAKE, CEIBA*, WACKE* | 17 |
| 4 | 100 2 2 5 6 6 → 777 | — | 6 – 11 | 776 ☓ |
CV: 777 = (100 + 6 + 5) × (2 ÷ 2 + 6) |
27 |
| 5 | SMDAESLIG | DAMSELS | 6 – 19 | GLISSADE | MISDEALS, MISLEADS | 35 |
| 6 | PDONTASAQ | PASTA | 6 – 25 | PANTOS | DOPANTS | 42 |
| 7 | YLTEODSER | STORED | 12 – 31 | RESOLD | RESTYLED* | 50 |
| 8 | 25 7 8 9 10 8 → 417 | 417
(10 + 7) × 25 − 8 |
22 – 41 | 417
(8 + 8) × 25 + 10 + 7 |
|
60 |
| 9 | STRAWDIET | 22 – 41 | waterside ☓
(10.75 seconds) |
TAWDRIEST | 70 |
