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Episode 1296
From Countdown
Episode 1296 was broadcast on 13 August 1992, as part of Series 24.
Norman Christian played Gweni Sorokin, with Norman Christian winning 55 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Norman Christian | Score | Gweni Sorokin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TVYEDOICL | CLOYED | 6 – 6 | VIOLET | VELOCITY | 8 |
| 2 | CHQIAADFU | QUID | 10 – 10 | QUID | QUAICH | 14 |
| 3 | RSTXIAESP | expirates ☓ | 10 – 18 | PASTRIES | PIASTRES*, TRAIPSES | 22 |
| 4 | 100 3 6 10 5 4 → 376 | 376
4 × 100 − (10 + 6 + 5 + 3) |
20 – 18 | 377 |
|
32 |
| 5 | JVNFIAUTR | UNFAIR | 26 – 18 | VAUNT | NUTRIA | 38 |
| 6 | BSBAOCDPE | SPACED | 32 – 24 | SOBBED | SCABBED | 45 |
| 7 | TMGEIGODH | HOGGED | 38 – 24 | moggied ☓ | ETHMOID | 52 |
| 8 | 25 9 5 8 2 10 → 992 | 991
8 ÷ 2 × 10 × 25 − 9 |
45 – 31 | 991
8 ÷ 2 × 10 × 25 − 9 |
CV: 992 = 5 × 8 × 25 − (10 − 2) |
62 |
| 9 | LARRYGULE | REGULARLY
(3.5 seconds) |
55 – 31 | 72 |
