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Episode 1237

From Countdown

Episode 1237 was broadcast on 21 February 1992, as part of Series 23.

Ken Tully played Anne Miller, with Ken Tully winning 45 – 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Ken Tully Score Anne Miller Others Max.
1 TGNEISRCU RESCUING 8 – 8 CRUSTING CRESTING, RECUSING*, SCUNGIER*, SECURING 8
2 TSROEPWIR ROPIEST 15 – 8 TWERPS PIERROTS, SPORTIER 16
3 TAHSEQXGI EIGHTS 21 – 8 SIGHT AGEIST, GEISHA*, SAITHE*, TAXIES* 22
4 75 4 8 9 3 5 → 102 101
75 + 4 + 9 + 8 + 5
28 – 8 102 ☓

CV: 102 = 75 + 9 × 3

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5 CHNUACPOB PAUNCH 34 – 14 PAUNCH CACHOU*, CONCHA* 38
6 JZDAOREDV ADORED 40 – 20 ADORED DEODAR, DROVED* 44
7 LLIILSTIU STILL 45 – 25 LILTS LULLS*, SLUIT*, TILLS*, TULSI* 49
8 25 10 5 2 2 6 → 863 45 – 25

CV: 861/865 Best: 864 = (6 × 5 + 2) × (25 + 2)

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9 ANGRYTAPE 45 – 25 PAGEANTRY 66