Episode 1280
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Episode 1280 was broadcast on 22 July 1992, as part of Series 24.
David Elliott played Tony Hodson, with Tony Hodson winning 47 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheridan Morley, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Elliott | Score | Tony Hodson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCISHUDAN | PUNISH/PANICS | 6 – 6 | CHAINS | DAUPHINS* | 8 |
| 2 | IORTLEBSJ | BOILERS | 13 – 6 | loster ☓ | STROBILE | 16 |
| 3 | STADKYUED | STAYED | 19 – 12 | DUSTED | DUSKED*, SAUTED*, SKATED*, STAKED*, STEADY, TASKED*, TUSKED* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 50 6 3 1 9 → 339 | 333 | 19 – 19 | 338
50 × (6 + 1) − (9 + 3) |
CV: 339 = (50 − (9 − 3)) × 6 + 75 |
32 |
| 5 | IEWNOBGQZ | BOWING | 25 – 25 | BOWING | WIGEON | 38 |
| 6 | GTIPLAOFT | TOTAL | 30 – 30 | PILOT | GALIPOT, TALIPOT* | 45 |
| 7 | IARCIEHSR | CARRIES/ARCHERS | 37 – 30 | SEARCH | CAHIERS*, CASHIER, CHARIER*, HAIRIER, HARRIES, SCARIER*, SCIRRHI* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 1 7 6 10 10 → 769 | 770
(7 − 6 + 1 + 75) × 10 |
44 – 37 | 768
75 × 10 + 10 + 7 + 1 |
CV: 769 = (75 + 1) × 10 + 10 − (7 − 6) |
62 |
| 9 | ALIGNMENT | 44 – 47 | LAMENTING
(2.5 seconds) |
72 |
