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Episode 1264
From Countdown
Episode 1264 was broadcast on 30 June 1992, as part of Series 24.
Robert Cockrell played Wayne Summers, with Wayne Summers winning 39 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rula Lenska, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Robert Cockrell | Score | Wayne Summers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBFAEIGLH | FABLE | 5 – 0 | pilage ☓ | PHILABEG | 8 |
| 2 | TMLAEIPGR | PLATER | 5 – 7 | MALTIER | EPIGRAM, IMPALER*, LEMPIRA*, MIGRATE*, PALMIER*, PRIMATE, RAGTIME*, TRAMPLE* | 15 |
| 3 | SKLEIGACO | LIKES | 5 – 13 | SICKLE | OILCAKES* | 23 |
| 4 | 3 7 2 1 10 10 → 359 | 360
(3 × 10 + 7 − 1) × 10 |
12 – 20 | 358
(3 × 10 + 7 − 1) × 10 − 2 |
CV: 359 = 7 × (3 + 2) × 10 + 10 − 1 |
33 |
| 5 | TMAICNOWT | WOMAN | 12 – 26 | ACTION | CATMINT*, TOMATIN* | 40 |
| 6 | GYETHAWOR | waterhog ☓ | 12 – 32 | GROWTH | GATHER*, ORGEAT*, TOWERY*, WORTHY | 46 |
| 7 | DZEOESMPS | DEPOSES | 19 – 32 | MESSED | SPEEDOS* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 3 5 2 3 2 → 507 | 506
5 × 2 × 2 × 25 + 3 + 3 |
26 – 39 | 506
5 × 2 × 2 × 25 + 3 + 3 |
CV: 507 = ((5 + 2) × 25 − 2 × 3) × 3 |
63 |
| 9 | LIFTNIGEL | FILLETING
(6 seconds) |
36 – 39 | 73 |
