Episode 1254
From Countdown
Episode 1254 was broadcast on 17 March 1992, as part of Series 23.
Gareth Williams played Graeme Thomas, with Gareth Williams winning 59 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gareth Williams | Score | Graeme Thomas | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RDAUMEOCM | CRAMMED | 7 – 7 | CAROMED | COMRADE*, DECORUM, MERCADO*, MORCEAU* | 7 |
| 2 | TNLEATDOH | TALONED | 14 – 7 | chattle ☓ | ETHANOL, LOATHED, NOTATED*, TOADLET*, TOTALED* | 14 |
| 3 | LLIULCESW | CLUES | 19 – 12 | CELLS | SLUICE | 20 |
| 4 | 50 6 8 1 10 5 → 478 | 478
50 × 10 − (6 × 5 − 8) |
29 – 12 | 476 |
|
30 |
| 5 | SRCAORTAV | CRAVATS | 36 – 19 | CARROTS | VARACTORS* | 48 |
| 6 | DEJQOTFUI | QUOITED | 43 – 19 | QUOTED | 55 | |
| 7 | BNMEAPXDI | EXPAND | 49 – 19 | NAMED | BEDPAN*, DAMPEN, IMPEND*, MAIDEN, MEDIAN, MEDINA*, PAINED, PIEMAN* | 61 |
| 8 | 75 7 2 10 3 6 → 288 | 288
(75 − 3) × (6 − 2) |
59 – 29 | 288
(7 − 3) × 75 − (10 + 2) |
|
71 |
| 9 | TELLYNINE | 59 – 29 | LENIENTLY | 81 |
