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Episode 1266

From Countdown

Episode 1266 was broadcast on 2 July 1992, as part of Series 24.

Clive Dean played Wayne Summers, with Wayne Summers winning 42 – 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rula Lenska, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Clive Dean Score Wayne Summers Others Max.
1 SDNEUIRTS STRIDES 7 – 7 INSERTS INSUREDS*, INTRUDES, SUNDRIES 8
2 NGEIVSWAE weavings ☓ 7 – 7 weavings ☓ ENVISAGE* 16
3 HRGUIDERA GUIDER 7 – 14 HURRIED DHURRIE*, GAUDIER*, HARDIER*, HARRIED 23
4 25 9 4 3 8 8 → 734 7 – 14

CV: 734 = (8 × 4 − 3) × 25 + 9

33
5 SMIYFEASL familys ☓ 7 – 14 measles ☓ MAYFLIES 41
6 GRLUIOSPE SPOILER 14 – 21 GULPERS GROUPIES, PERILOUS, PIROGUES 49
7 RLBIAGMOD BRAID 14 – 27 DIALOG MARIGOLD* 57
8 50 1 3 7 4 3 → 813 807
(4 × 3 + 3 + 1) × 50 + 7
19 – 32 807
(4 × 3 + 3 + 1) × 50 + 7

CV: 813 = ((7 − 3) × 50 + 3) × 4 + 1

67
9 SHANKLETS 19 – 42 THANKLESS
(3.5 seconds)
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