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Episode 1255
From Countdown
Episode 1255 was broadcast on 18 March 1992, as part of Series 23.
Gareth Williams played Thomas Carolan, with Gareth Williams winning 56 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gareth Williams | Score | Thomas Carolan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSEIGRATO | GOATIEST | 8 – 0 | STAGIER | GAROTTES | 8 |
| 2 | YSIFESWAR | WAFERS | 14 – 0 | FAIRS | FRAISES*, SAWYERS* | 15 |
| 3 | HVEIGSAER | HEAVIER | 21 – 7 | HEAVIER | SHIVAREE* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 2 10 7 5 9 → 260 | 260
25 × 10 + 5 × 2 |
31 – 17 | 260
25 × 10 + 5 × 2 |
|
33 |
| 5 | ZRNOIGSEB | SOBERING | 39 – 17 | borings ☓ | 41 | |
| 6 | PAIYSLOTA | PLAITS | 39 – 24 | SOAPILY | PASTILY, SOLATIA*, SPATIAL*, TOPSAIL | 48 |
| 7 | NDKEGIIPN | KINGPIN | 46 – 31 | PENDING | DINKING*, PEINING*, PINKING* | 55 |
| 8 | 50 9 3 2 6 10 → 360 | 360
9 × (6 − 2) × 10 |
56 – 41 | 360
(9 − 2) × 50 + 10 |
|
65 |
| 9 | RIPDONGLE | poldering ☓
(4 seconds) |
56 – 51 | DEPLORING
(10.33 seconds) |
75 |
