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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