Episode 1211
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Episode 1211 was broadcast on 16 January 1992, as part of Series 23.
Dennis Edgson played Neil Rowley, with Dennis Edgson winning 35 – 13. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
This episode's maximum score of 59 points is the joint-lowest 9-round max in recorded history, along with Episode 1999.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dennis Edgson | Score | Neil Rowley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MGEWIBAZV | IMAGE/BAIZE | 5 – 0 | GIVE | MAIZE, WAIVE | 5 |
| 2 | LSRMLEOER | ROLLERS | 12 – 0 | MERLES | REMORSE*, SMELLER* | 12 |
| 3 | QFGIUYEHO | YOU | 15 – 0 | quoif ☓ | FOGEY | 17 |
| 4 | 25 3 2 2 1 1 → 686 | — | 15 – 0 | — |
CV: 675 = (2 + 1) × (2 + 1) × 3 × 25 |
17 |
| 5 | EAUTMSGPE | PAGES | 15 – 7 | METAGES | AMPUTEES* | 25 |
| 6 | RDNIUEDLO | ROUNDEL | 22 – 7 | underdo ☓ | UNRIDDLE* | 33 |
| 7 | EAOYTFSDV | FASTED | 28 – 13 | STAVED | DEFATS*, DEVOTS*, OVATES*, SAFETY, STAYED*, STEADY, STOVED* | 39 |
| 8 | 100 8 9 10 2 6 → 375 | 372
6 ÷ 2 × 100 + 9 × 8 |
35 – 13 | — |
CV: 375 = 100 ÷ (8 ÷ 2) × (9 + 6) |
49 |
| 9 | MASTERDAN | 35 – 13 | TRADESMAN | 59 |
