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Episode 1258

From Countdown

Episode 1258 was broadcast on 23 March 1992, and was the third quarter-final of Series 23.

Neil Rowley played Paul Perriman, with Paul Perriman winning 55 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Neil Rowley Score Paul Perriman Others Max.
1 IAIPCLRDE ECLAIR 6 – 6 PLACED CALIPER*, PERIDIA*, PREDIAL*, RADICLE*, REPLICA 7
2 VNSWCIEAP WINCES 12 – 12 PANICS INSCAPE* 14
3 IOASHBSGE GEISHAS 19 – 12 GASHES HOAGIES* 21
4 50 7 1 2 10 8 → 614 614
(10 + 2) × 50 + 8 + 7 − 1
29 – 22 614
(10 + 2) × 50 + 8 + 7 − 1


31
5 SLTDGOAEX GLOATED 36 – 22 EXALTS LEGATOS 38
6 NVFNOAEDI INVADE 42 – 28 FANNED NAEVOID 45
7 KRLUETZSA TALKERS 49 – 35 STALKER AUKLETS*, SALUTER* 52
8 75 25 100 50 6 10 → 470 473 49 – 45 470
(50 − 75 ÷ 25) × 10


62
9 ENTAILVET 49 – 55 VENTILATE
(20.5 seconds)
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