Episode 1237
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Episode 1237 was broadcast on 21 February 1992, as part of Series 23.
Ken Tully played Anne Miller, with Ken Tully winning 45 – 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ken Tully | Score | Anne Miller | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TGNEISRCU | RESCUING | 8 – 8 | CRUSTING | CRESTING, RECUSING*, SCUNGIER*, SECURING | 8 |
| 2 | TSROEPWIR | ROPIEST | 15 – 8 | TWERPS | PIERROTS, SPORTIER | 16 |
| 3 | TAHSEQXGI | EIGHTS | 21 – 8 | SIGHT | AGEIST, GEISHA*, SAITHE*, TAXIES* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 4 8 9 3 5 → 102 | 101
75 + 4 + 9 + 8 + 5 |
28 – 8 | 102 ☓ |
CV: 102 = 75 + 9 × 3 |
32 |
| 5 | CHNUACPOB | PAUNCH | 34 – 14 | PAUNCH | CACHOU*, CONCHA* | 38 |
| 6 | JZDAOREDV | ADORED | 40 – 20 | ADORED | DEODAR, DROVED* | 44 |
| 7 | LLIILSTIU | STILL | 45 – 25 | LILTS | LULLS*, SLUIT*, TILLS*, TULSI* | 49 |
| 8 | 25 10 5 2 2 6 → 863 | — | 45 – 25 | — |
CV: 861/865 Best: 864 = (6 × 5 + 2) × (25 + 2) |
56 |
| 9 | ANGRYTAPE | 45 – 25 | PAGEANTRY | 66 |
