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Episode 1244
From Countdown
Episode 1244 was broadcast on 3 March 1992, as part of Series 23.
Fergus Sharp played Fiona Davies, with Fergus Sharp winning 54 - 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Fergus Sharp | Score | Fiona Davies | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SDGWIOIDA | adios ☓ | 0 – 5 | GOADS | GADOIDS | 7 |
| 2 | OEATBKDVD | BOATED | 6 – 11 | BOATED | ABODED*, BOAKED*, BOVATE | 13 |
| 3 | MSLIUGERS | gumless ☓ | 6 – 18 | SMILERS | MISRULES | 21 |
| 4 | 100 9 8 2 6 7 → 990 | 990
(100 + 8 + 2) x 9 |
16 – 28 | 990
(100 + 8 + 2) x 9 |
|
31 |
| 5 | IAELCWPHF | CHAPEL | 22 – 34 | PLAICE | AWHILE*, CALIPH*, EPICAL*, FACILE, PLEACH*, PLICAE* | 37 |
| 6 | CLGUAEYIS | CLAUSE | 28 – 40 | CLAUSE | SAUCILY* | 44 |
| 7 | EAETNZTLP | PLANET | 34 – 40 | platten ☓ | PALETTE, PELTATE* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 9 2 7 1 10 → 186 | 186
(9 x 2 x 10) + 7 - 1 |
44 – 50 | 186
(75 x 2) + ((10 - (7 - 1)) x 9) |
|
61 |
| 9 | ARUDDYBOG | BODYGUARD
(11.25 seconds) |
54 – 50 | 71 |
