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Episode 1243
From Countdown
Episode 1243 was broadcast on 2 March 1992, as part of Series 23.
Joe Brookstone played Fiona Davies, with Fiona Davies winning 65 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Joe Brookstone | Score | Fiona Davies | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HLCPEAPIM | CHAPEL | 0 – 7 | IMPEACH | CHAMELI*, CHAPPIE* | 7 |
| 2 | STPEIOSLT | TOPLESS | 7 – 14 | SPITTLE | PISTOLES, POLITEST* | 15 |
| 3 | XRNDAEZAN | READ/RAND | 7 – 19 | RAZED | ADNEXA*, ZANDER*, ZENANA* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 6 9 1 3 5 → 433 | 433
(5 − 1) × 100 + 3 × 9 + 6 |
17 – 29 | 433
(5 − 1) × 100 + 3 × 9 + 6 |
|
31 |
| 5 | UOIMHRQNU | HUMOUR | 23 – 35 | HUMOUR | QUORUM | 37 |
| 6 | FCREACJIS | FARCES | 29 – 41 | FARCES | CARICES*, FIACRES | 44 |
| 7 | EAITYLRBG | REALITY | 36 – 48 | GREATLY | REGALITY | 52 |
| 8 | 50 8 4 5 4 5 → 955 | 956
4 × 5 × 50 − (8 × 5 + 4) |
43 – 55 | 956
4 × 5 × 50 − (8 × 5 + 4) |
CV: 955 = (4 × 50 − (4 + 5)) × 5 |
62 |
| 9 | RETURNTIP | interrupter ☓
(24 seconds) |
43 – 65 | INTERRUPT
(25 seconds) |
72 |
