Episode 1250
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Episode 1250 was broadcast on 11 March 1992, as part of Series 23.
Gareth Williams played Angela Burke, with Gareth Williams winning 49 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Norman Painting, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gareth Williams | Score | Angela Burke | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BTOAYREAM | BROMATE | 7 – 0 | BOATER | AMATORY | 7 |
| 2 | BHGSUIGWQ | SQUIB | 12 – 5 | SQUIB | GIBUS* | 12 |
| 3 | LREICOMER | COMELIER | 20 – 13 | COMELIER | 20 | |
| 4 | 25 1 2 5 4 6 → 811 | 805 | 20 – 20 | 806
(6 + 2) × 4 × 25 + 5 + 1 |
CV: 811 = (25 + 2) × 5 × 6 + 1 |
30 |
| 5 | PIFYENROI | FINERY | 26 – 26 | FINERY | RIPIENO* | 37 |
| 6 | JSAEHRONI | HERNIAS | 33 – 33 | INSHORE | HOARSEN*, JOINERS*, NEARISH*, REJOINS, SENHORA* | 44 |
| 7 | AEDZSUTPA | ADAPTS | 39 – 33 | spated ☓ | UPDATES | 51 |
| 8 | 50 6 5 3 10 1 → 438 | 439 | 39 – 43 | 438
50 × (10 − 1) − 6 × (5 − 3) |
|
61 |
| 9 | WESTBINGO | BESTOWING
(5.5 seconds) |
49 – 43 | 71 |