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Episode 1293
From Countdown
Episode 1293 was broadcast on 10 August 1992, as part of Series 24.
Carol Smith played Ged O'Toole, with Ged O'Toole winning 56 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Carol Smith | Score | Ged O'Toole | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VYDLOAECL | LOVELY | 6 – 6 | VALLEY | COEVALLY* | 8 |
| 2 | DRMGTEAHL | GATHER | 12 – 12 | DREAMT | THERMAL | 15 |
| 3 | BKDNIOUHG | HOUND | 17 – 17 | BOUGH | BODING, BODKIN*, BOHUNK*, BOKING*, BOUDIN*, GUIDON*, HOKING* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 4 6 9 2 4 → 955 | 956 | 17 – 27 | 955
(2 × 50 + 6) × 9 + 4 ÷ 4 |
|
31 |
| 5 | TSLNIAWET | WATTLES | 24 – 34 | ENTAILS | TAWNIEST | 39 |
| 6 | NLDBOEITM | MOBILE/BLONDE | 30 – 40 | MOBILE | LENTOID*, LIMBOED* | 46 |
| 7 | RSPEAGETS | restages ☓ | 30 – 46 | SPATES | ASPERGES*, PRESAGES*, TRAPESES | 54 |
| 8 | 100 8 4 1 10 1 → 194 | 194
(8 + 1) × 10 + 4 + 100 |
40 – 56 | 194
(1 + 1) × 100 − (10 − 4) |
|
64 |
| 9 | GILDMELON | 40 – 56 | goldmine ☓
(25 seconds) |
MODELLING | 74 |
