Episode 1241
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Episode 1241 was broadcast on 27 February 1992, as part of Series 23.
Steve Bright played Fiona Davies, with Fiona Davies winning 53 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Bright | Score | Fiona Davies | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZPSOEQINC | PONIES | 6 – 6 | PONIES | ZINCOES* | 7 |
| 2 | CMEARTLUB | BUTLER | 6 – 13 | TUMBLER | CALUMET, CLAMBER*, CRUMBLE, CURABLE*, LAMBERT*, MUTABLE*, TUMBREL* | 14 |
| 3 | HOECJASLP | CLASH | 6 – 20 | POACHES | CAJOLES*, CHAPELS*, CHEAPOS*, EPOCHAL*, LOACHES* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 10 3 2 6 5 → 999 | 999
100 × 10 − (3 − 2) |
16 – 30 | 999
10 × 100 − 3 × 2 ÷ 6 |
|
31 |
| 5 | LRENDAXTO | LANDER | 22 – 36 | ORNATE | DELATOR*, DEXTRAL*, DEXTRAN, LEOTARD*, TALONED* | 38 |
| 6 | SHFEOERTY | FOREST | 28 – 36 | FRESH | EYESHOT*, FRESHET*, HETEROS*, THEREOF | 45 |
| 7 | SMTAERPAN | PARENTS | 35 – 43 | RAMPANT | MANTRAPS, SPEARMAN* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 6 3 1 4 9 → 757 | 757
(9 + 1) × 75 + 3 + 4 |
45 – 53 | 757
(9 + 1) × 75 + 6 + 4 − 3 |
|
63 |
| 9 | STRAWHIDE | tawderish ☓
(28 seconds) |
45 – 53 | DISHWATER | 73 |
