Episode 1239
From Countdown
Episode 1239 was broadcast on 25 February 1992, as part of Series 23.
Stephen McGeown played Brad Marcus, with Stephen McGeown winning 52 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen McGeown | Score | Brad Marcus | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LTROECZCA | CRATE | 0 – 6 | ZEALOT | CORACLE | 7 |
| 2 | RQTEINJAM | MINARET | 7 – 6 | MARINE | MERANTI*, RAIMENT* | 14 |
| 3 | RGSWEOAHR | HOARSER | 14 – 13 | GROWERS | WARHORSE* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 3 7 1 1 3 → 168 | 168
(50 + 7) × 3 − 3 |
24 – 13 | 173 |
|
32 |
| 5 | CSLOAPXOT | COATS | 29 – 18 | LOOPS | CAPOTS*, COSTAL*, OCTALS*, POSTAL, TAXOLS* | 38 |
| 6 | NSGEALDVO | DANGLES | 36 – 18 | GLOVED | DONGLES*, GLANDES*, LOVAGES, SLANGED*, SNAVLED* | 45 |
| 7 | SBHEAPTOM | BATHES | 42 – 24 | BATHES | APOTHEMS* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 4 2 6 1 4 → 932 | — | 42 – 24 | — |
CV: 936 Best: 932 = (25 + 1) × 6 × (4 + 2) − 4 |
63 |
| 9 | SPLITPIES | SLIPPIEST
(10.25 seconds) |
52 – 24 | 73 |
