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Episode 1222
From Countdown
Episode 1222 was broadcast on 31 January 1992, as part of Series 23.
Ivan Thomas played Ella Bernard, with Ella Bernard winning 55 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sally James, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ivan Thomas | Score | Ella Bernard | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EMNGOASRQ | MANGOES | 7 – 7 | ORANGES | MEGARONS | 8 |
| 2 | BTLJIEOST | BOTTLES | 14 – 14 | LITOTES | JOLTIEST* | 16 |
| 3 | EYPGCUIND | DYEING | 20 – 20 | DUPING | EDUCING* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 1 2 3 1 8 → 959 | — | 20 – 25 | 952
(8 × 2 + 3) × 50 + 1 + 1 |
CV: 961 ☓ Best: 960 = (50 − 2) × ((8 − 1) × 3 − 1) |
30 |
| 5 | VNRSAEOLZ | slovern ☓ | 20 – 31 | RAVENS | VERONALS | 38 |
| 6 | TFADMERKU | MARKET | 20 – 38 | MATURED | 45 | |
| 7 | DYRTEAOSM | STRAYED | 27 – 45 | STRAYED | DESTROY*, MAESTRO*, MASTERY*, MODESTY*, RADOMES*, ROASTED*, SMARTED*, SOMEDAY*, STARDOM*, STORMED*, TORSADE*, TSARDOM* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 2 8 3 2 9 → 427 | 427
(9 + 8) × 25 + 2 |
37 – 55 | 427
(9 + 8) × 25 + 2 |
|
62 |
| 9 | NEEDINFAG | ☓
(3 seconds) |
37 – 55 | DEAFENING | 72 |
