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Episode 1260
From Countdown
Episode 1260 was broadcast on 25 March 1992, and was the first semi-final of Series 23.
Alan Harston played Gareth Williams, with Gareth Williams winning 66 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Harston | Score | Gareth Williams | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WTSODNTAI | STAIN | 0 – 6 | TAINTS | DISTANT*, STATION | 7 |
| 2 | HRAEFMINO | FAMINE | 0 – 13 | MORAINE | FERMION*, FIREMAN, FORAMEN*, FOREMAN*, MENORAH*, ROMAINE* | 14 |
| 3 | TCLERSGAE | RELATES | 7 – 20 | SCARLET | CLEAREST, TREACLES | 22 |
| 4 | 100 4 9 3 6 7 → 478 | 479
((9 - 4) x 100) - (3 x 7) |
14 – 27 | 479
((9 - 4) x 100) - (3 x 7) |
CV: 478 = ((9 - 4) x (100 - 3)) - 7 |
32 |
| 5 | VOARTUNDI | AROUND | 14 – 35 | DURATION | 40 | |
| 6 | LSYECDTAO | LOCATED | 21 – 42 | CASTLED | ACOLYTES | 48 |
| 7 | JGEIWBUPV | WIPE | 25 – 46 | VIEW | JUVIE* | 53 |
| 8 | 3 9 75 25 50 100 → 822 | 822
(9 x 100) - 75 - 3 |
35 – 56 | 822
(9 x 100) - 75 - 3 |
|
63 |
| 9 | ITRAINEMU | 35 – 66 | MINIATURE
(2 seconds) |
73 |
