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Episode 1272

From Countdown

Episode 1272 was broadcast on 10 July 1992, as part of Series 24.

Peter Etherington played Sue Stoney, with Peter Etherington winning 48 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was James Whale, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Peter Etherington Score Sue Stoney Others Max.
1 ISKNALQOM SNAIL 5 – 5 MONKS MALISON*, MONIALS* 7
2 RNDEAPVIH HANDIER 12 – 12 HANDIER HEPARIN*, INVADER, PINHEAD, RAPHIDE*, RAVINED* 14
3 EJTYCOAZT JETTY 17 – 17 CATTY COTTA*, OCTET, TACET* 19
4 100 6 4 9 10 9 → 615 615
(100 + 4) × 6 − 9
27 – 27 615
6 × 100 + 10 + 4 + 9 ÷ 9


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5 CDFEAIVRM VARIED 33 – 33 CRAVED ADMIRE, ADVICE*, CARDIE*, CARVED, CRIMED*, FAIRED*, FARMED*, FERVID*, FIACRE*, FIRMED*, FRAMED 35
6 RENLITSOC COSTLIER 41 – 33 COSTER CLOISTER*, CORNIEST*, CORTILES*, LECTIONS*, LICENSOR* 43
7 WGSAEDRIS DIGRESS 48 – 40 GRASSED EARWIGS, GASSIER* 50
8 50 1 8 7 5 2 → 167 165 48 – 47 166
(5 − 2) × 50 + 7 + 8 + 1

CV: 167 = (5 − 2) × (50 + 8) − 7

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9 MEDIATINT intimidated ☓
(3.5 seconds)
48 – 47 intimidate ☓
(4 seconds)
INTIMATED 70