Episode 1228
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Episode 1228 was broadcast on 10 February 1992, as part of Series 23.
Phil Jordan played Jenny Gardner, with Phil Jordan winning 59 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Phil Jordan | Score | Jenny Gardner | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RLHAINTER | RELIANT | 7 – 7 | TRAINER | ENTHRAL*, HAIRNET*, HERNIAL*, INHALER*, LATRINE, RETINAL*, RETIRAL*, RETRAIN*, RETRIAL*, TERRAIN*, THERIAN*, TRAILER*, TRENAIL* | 7 |
| 2 | GVFOIEMRU | FORGIVE | 14 – 7 | MORGUE | 14 | |
| 3 | LDXSIAETW | WILTED | 14 – 14 | WAISTED | DETAILS, DILATES*, WAXIEST, WILDEST | 21 |
| 4 | 50 6 1 10 5 2 → 691 | 690
(6 + 5 + 2 + 1) × 50 − 10 |
21 – 21 | 692
(10 + 5 − 1) × 50 − 6 − 2 |
CV: 691 = (50 + 2 − 6) × (10 + 5) + 1 |
31 |
| 5 | GPSJAIOLU | PAILS | 26 – 26 | SPOIL | GALOPS*, PILAUS*, PILOUS*, POILUS* | 37 |
| 6 | WSRBIEATM | WARMEST | 33 – 26 | MASTER | BARMIEST, WARTIMES | 45 |
| 7 | CYREIABGS | BRACES | 39 – 32 | GREASY | RIBCAGES* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 9 4 2 4 8 → 867 | 867
(75 + 4) × (9 + 2) − 8 ÷ 4 |
49 – 32 | — |
|
63 |
| 9 | SUMOCHEAT | MOUSTACHE
(6 seconds) |
59 – 32 | 73 |
