Episode 1238
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Episode 1238 was broadcast on 24 February 1992, as part of Series 23.
Ken Tully played Brad Marcus, with Brad Marcus winning 52 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ken Tully | Score | Brad Marcus | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GNESILRAE | REALISE | 0 – 18 | RELEASING | RESEALING | 18 |
| 2 | YSLEORPEI | SORELY | 6 – 18 | slopier ☓ | ELOPERS*, LEPROSY, LOERIES*, PROSILY*, REPLIES, SPIELER*, SPOILER, YELPERS* | 25 |
| 3 | KSTADUVOM | VAST | 6 – 23 | TOADS | DUMKAS*, VODKAS* | 31 |
| 4 | 75 5 8 3 7 3 → 269 | 270 | 6 – 33 | 269
75 × 3 + 5 × 8 + 7 − 3 |
|
41 |
| 5 | FNDEISTAI | STAINED | 13 – 40 | STAINED | DAINTIES | 49 |
| 6 | NREMAWIDY | REMAIN/DREAMY/MARINE | 19 – 46 | REMAIN | DAIRYMEN | 57 |
| 7 | TBFEUGIDE | BUDGIE | 25 – 52 | GIFTED | BETIDE*, BUDGET, DUGITE*, FIDGET, TIEFED* | 63 |
| 8 | 25 6 2 8 7 7 → 769 | 765
(7 − 2) × 6 × 25 + 8 + 7 |
32 – 52 | 751 |
CV: 768 Best: 769 = ((7 + 6) × 7 + 2) × 8 + 25 |
73 |
| 9 | BIRDDUETS | DISTURBED
(18.67 seconds) |
42 – 52 | 83 |
