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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 | 25 | |
3 | PTLAEYOWB | BELOW | 20 – 20 | PLATE | BELTWAY*, POTABLE, TOWABLE* | 32 |
4 | 25 6 6 7 10 3 → 960 | — | 20 – 27 | 961
(3 × 10 + 7) × 25 + 6 × 6 |
CV: 960 = (7 − 3) × 10 × (25 − 6 ÷ 6) |
42 |
5 | GSMAUPRIT | TRAMPS | 26 – 33 | TRAMPS | ARMPITS*, ATRIUMS*, GRAMPUS*, GUITARS, IMPARTS, MATSURI*, UPSTAIR* | 49 |
6 | GEAFLSIHR | FLASHIER | 34 – 33 | failers ☓ | 57 | |
7 | CEAVNTHIG | CHEATING | 42 – 41 | TEACHING | 65 | |
8 | 25 2 6 4 9 10 → 467 | 466
9 × 2 × 25 + 10 + 6 |
49 – 48 | 466
9 × 2 × 25 + 10 + 6 |
CV: 467 = (10 + 9) × 25 − 6 − 2 |
75 |
9 | CHOIRBANG | BROACHING
(3.5 seconds) |
59 – 48 | 85 |