Episode 1260

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Episode 1260 was broadcast on 25 March 1992, and was the first semi-final of Series 23.

Alan Harston played Gareth Williams, with Gareth Williams winning 66 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Alan Harston	Score	Gareth Williams	Others	Max.
1	WTSODNTAI	STAIN	0 – 6	TAINTS	DISTANT*, STATION	7
2	HRAEFMINO	FAMINE	0 – 13	MORAINE	FERMION*, FIREMAN, FORAMEN*, FOREMAN*, MENORAH*, ROMAINE*	14
3	TCLERSGAE	RELATES	7 – 20	SCARLET	CLEAREST, TREACLES	22
4	100 4 9 3 6 7 → 478	479 (9 − 4) × 100 − 3 × 7	14 – 27	479 (9 − 4) × 100 − 3 × 7	CV: 478 = (9 − 4) × (100 − 3) − 7	32
5	VOARTUNDI	AROUND	14 – 35	DURATION		40
6	LSYECDTAO	LOCATED	21 – 42	CASTLED	ACOLYTES	48
7	JGEIWBUPV	WIPE	25 – 46	VIEW	GIBE*, GIVE*, JIBE*, JIVE, JUBE*, VIBE*	52
8	3 9 75 25 50 100 → 822	822 9 × 100 − 75 − 3	35 – 56	822 9 × 100 − 75 − 3		62
9	ITRAINEMU		35 – 66	MINIATURE (2 seconds)		72