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Episode 1269
From Countdown
Episode 1269 was broadcast on 7 July 1992, as part of Series 24.
Martin Summers played Keith Wright, with Martin Summers winning 59 - 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was James Whale, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Martin Summers | Score | Keith Wright | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LSNIAEGTR | STRANGLE | 8 – 8 | RELATING | GNARLIEST*, INTEGRALS, TRIANGLES | 18 |
| 2 | VBTOIKSEN | BONIEST | 15 – 15 | INVOKES | STEINBOK* | 26 |
| 3 | PTLAEYOWB | BELOW | 20 – 20 | PLATE | BELTWAY*, POTABLE, TOWABLE* | 33 |
| 4 | 25 6 6 7 10 3 → 960 | — | 20 – 27 | 961
(((3 x 10) + 7) x 25) + (6 x 6) |
CV: 960 = (7 - 3) x 10 x (25 - (6 / 6)) |
43 |
| 5 | GSMAUPRIT | TRAMPS | 26 – 33 | TRAMPS | ARMPITS*, ATRIUMS*, GRAMPUS*, GUITARS, IMPARTS, MATSURI*, UPSTAIR* | 50 |
| 6 | GEAFLSIHR | FLASHIER | 34 – 33 | failers ☓ | 58 | |
| 7 | CEAVNTHIG | CHEATING | 42 – 41 | TEACHING | 66 | |
| 8 | 25 2 6 4 9 10 → 467 | 466
(9 x 2 x 25) + 10 + 6 |
49 – 48 | 466
(9 x 2 x 25) + 10 + 6 |
CV: 467 = ((10 + 9) x 25) - 6 - 2 |
76 |
| 9 | CHOIRBANG | BROACHING
(3.5 seconds) |
59 – 48 | 86 |
