Episode 1263
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Episode 1263 was broadcast on 29 June 1992, as part of Series 24.
Bernadette Battman played Wayne Summers, with Wayne Summers winning 73 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rula Lenska, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent who eventually became Countdown's permanent lexicographer.
This episode was repeated on 3 July 2000, following the conclusion of England vs. West Indies.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bernadette Battman | Score | Wayne Summers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRNDEOAME | MOANERS | 7 – 7 | SMEARED | AMENDERS*, DEMEANOR*, MEANDERS, RANSOMED*, REASONED | 8 |
| 2 | LCIUDROEG | CLOUDIER | 15 – 15 | CLOUDIER | 16 | |
| 3 | WRSKAEURT | WATERS | 21 – 21 | SKATER | STARKER | 23 |
| 4 | 6 2 10 4 5 3 → 126 | 126
(4 + 5 + 3) × 10 + 6 |
31 – 31 | 126
4 × 3 × 10 + 6 |
|
33 |
| 5 | VDCIOPTAZ | PIVOT | 31 – 37 | ZODIAC | ATOPIC*, COPITA, DACOIT* | 39 |
| 6 | TNPHIAERS | STARE | 31 – 45 | PAINTERS | PERIANTHS | 57 |
| 7 | MQIANSGIE | SEAMING | 31 – 53 | IMAGINES | 65 | |
| 8 | 50 5 9 8 1 8 → 836 | 836
(9 + 8) × 50 − (5 + 1 + 8) |
41 – 63 | 836
(9 + 8) × 50 − (5 + 1 + 8) |
|
75 |
| 9 | SHIPLINGO | 41 – 73 | POLISHING
(1.5 seconds) |
85 |
