Episode 1251
From Countdown
Episode 1251 was broadcast on 12 March 1992, as part of Series 23.
Gareth Williams played Ron Schofield, with Gareth Williams winning 42 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gareth Williams | Score | Ron Schofield | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSAOXDISA | RADIOS | 6 – 6 | RADIOS | AROIDS*, SARODS* | 6 |
| 2 | LMRDLOEAT | LEOTARD | 13 – 6 | MOATED | DELATOR*, EARLDOM*, TROLLED* | 13 |
| 3 | SKTEONACE | OCTANES | 13 – 14 | NOTECASE | 21 | |
| 4 | 25 2 9 9 3 8 → 227 | 227
25 × 9 + 2 |
23 – 24 | 227
25 × 9 + 2 |
|
31 |
| 5 | SRLMOIURE | LORRIES | 30 – 24 | MILERS | LOURIES*, LOUSIER, MISRULE*, MOUSIER, SURLIER* | 38 |
| 6 | CABMITUYE | AMBIT | 35 – 29 | MATEY | ACUITY*, AMEBIC*, BEAUTY, CUMBIA*, UBIETY* | 44 |
| 7 | PTDAOELFN | FLOATED | 42 – 29 | ENFOLD | PLAFOND*, PLANTED*, POLENTA*, TADPOLE*, TALONED*, TENFOLD* | 51 |
| 8 | 25 8 3 10 6 9 → 888 | — | 42 – 29 | 885 ☓ |
CV: 888 = (9 × 25 − 3) × (10 − 6) |
61 |
| 9 | TRIMDUCKS | 42 – 29 | DRUMSTICK | 71 |