Episode 1272

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		29
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	60
9	MEDIATINT	intimidated ☓ (3.5 seconds)	48 – 47	intimidate ☓ (4 seconds)	INTIMATED	70