Episode 1277

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Episode 1277 was broadcast on 17 July 1992, as part of Series 24.

Felicity Gelder played Steven Tait, with Felicity Gelder winning 42 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Felicity Gelder	Score	Steven Tait	Others	Max.
1	SLRIAEPME	PREMISE	7 – 7	REALISM	ESPALIER*, IMPALERS*, LEMPIRAS*, MEASLIER*, PEARLIES*	8
2	HOSGITDHA	GHOST	12 – 12	GHOST	GOATISH*, TOADISH*	15
3	RVRCUEISD	CURRIED	19 – 19	CRUISER	SCURRIED, SCURVIER*	23
4	50 3 1 10 8 5 → 516	516 50 × 10 + 8 × (3 − 1)	29 – 29	516 50 × 10 + 8 × (3 − 1)		33
5	BURTACDOI	DACOIT	35 – 29	RATIO	ABDUCTOR*	41
6	RPTYOENAX	PROTEAN	42 – 29	EXPORT	ENTROPY*, OPERANT*, PRONATE	48
7	PCTIUIGBA	ABUT	42 – 34	CUBIT	PUBIC*, TIBIA*	53
8	25 5 7 7 9 6 → 433	—	42 – 41	435 (7 + 9) × 25 + 7 × 5	CV: 435 Best: 433 = (9 × 7 + 25) × 5 − 7	63
9	EATPOIVRE		42 – 41	evaporate ☓ (1.25 seconds)	OPERATIVE	73