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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 × 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 × 100 + (3 + 1) × 8
45 – 46 232
(3 + 1) × 8 + 2 × 100


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9 WORMFAKER FRAMEWORK
(11.25 seconds)
55 – 46 farmworker ☓
(5.25 seconds)
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