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Episode 1240
From Countdown
Episode 1240 was broadcast on 26 February 1992, as part of Series 23.
Stephen McGeown played Fiona Davies, with Fiona Davies winning 62 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen McGeown | Score | Fiona Davies | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YVTSEAILS | TASSEL | 6 – 6 | SLAVES | ESTIVAL, SLAVEYS*, STEVIAS*, STYLISE*, VALISES*, VESTALS* | 7 |
| 2 | DWETNABUN | WANTED | 6 – 14 | UNWANTED | 15 | |
| 3 | MFFREAIDR | MARRIED | 13 – 14 | FRAMED | AFFIRMED, AFFIRMER*, REAFFIRM* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 3 6 7 1 4 → 670 | 669
(7 × 4 − 1) × 25 − 6 |
20 – 21 | 669
(6 × 4 + 3) × 25 − (7 − 1) |
CV: 670 = (25 × 3 − (7 + 1)) × (6 + 4) |
33 |
| 5 | NGSOIYKSU | SINGS | 20 – 28 | SOUSING | 40 | |
| 6 | LGWSEAIGV | WIGGLES | 27 – 35 | WIGGLES/WAGGLES | GLAIVES* | 47 |
| 7 | TGREUMTRI | GRITTER | 34 – 42 | GRITTER | GUTTIER* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 3 3 6 10 7 → 676 | 676
(100 + 10) × 6 + 3 × 3 + 7 |
44 – 52 | 676
7 × 100 − 3 × 10 + 6 |
|
64 |
| 9 | SMALLBEES | 44 – 62 | BLAMELESS
(3.75 seconds) |
74 |
