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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)
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