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Episode 1253
From Countdown
Episode 1253 was broadcast on 16 March 1992, as part of Series 23.
Gareth Williams played Ole Pedersen, with Gareth Williams winning 55 - 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gareth Williams | Score | Ole Pedersen | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTZEIELSI | STERILIZE | 18 – 0 | ritziest ☓ | 18 | |
| 2 | NPGUIEKDA | PAINED | 18 – 7 | PEAKING | 25 | |
| 3 | SOGVIAHRA | GARISH | 24 – 13 | RAVISH | VIHARAS*, VIRAGOS | 32 |
| 4 | 100 4 6 8 2 9 → 171 | 172 | 24 – 23 | 171
100 + (8 x 9) - ((6 - 2) / 4) |
|
42 |
| 5 | PRUYEERGT | REGRET | 30 – 23 | PURGE | GREYER*, PERTER, PREYER*, PURGER*, REPUTE*, RETYPE*, TUYERE*, URETER* | 48 |
| 6 | NBIESGONA | AGONIES | 30 – 31 | BEGONIAS | 56 | |
| 7 | WSOOFSAYE | WOOFS | 35 – 36 | WOOFS | FOSSAE* | 62 |
| 8 | 100 8 1 2 3 5 → 232 | 232
(2 x 100) + ((3 + 1) x 8) |
45 – 46 | 232
((3 + 1) x 8) + (2 x 100) |
|
72 |
| 9 | WORMFAKER | FRAMEWORK
(11.25 seconds) |
55 – 46 | farmworker ☓
(5.25 seconds) |
82 |
