Episode 1296

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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