Episode 1298
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Episode 1298 was broadcast on 17 August 1992, as part of Series 24.
Norman Christian played John Watkin, with Norman Christian winning 40 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Norman Christian | Score | John Watkin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRFOOESYP | foregos ☓ | 0 – 0 | goofers ☓ | SPOOFERY* | 8 |
| 2 | NTRSEIDAL | slantier ☓ | 0 – 8 | STRAINED | DETRAINS*, ENTRAILS*, ISLANDER, LANDTIES*, LATRINES*, RANDIEST, RATLINES*, TENDRILS, TRENAILS* | 16 |
| 3 | DZGSEUTID | STUDIED | 7 – 8 | GUSTED | 23 | |
| 4 | 25 8 5 4 1 5 → 261 | 261
(5 + 5) × 25 + 8 + 4 − 1 |
17 – 8 | 262 |
|
33 |
| 5 | XNFTUCEAB | BANE | 21 – 8 | unfat ☓ | BUTANE, FAUCET | 39 |
| 6 | PPEOAGDMI | MAPPED | 27 – 14 | MAPPED | MEGAPOD* | 46 |
| 7 | HBERVEAJH | BEAVER | 33 – 20 | BEAVER | BEHAVE*, HEAVER* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 1 10 9 5 9 → 372 | 373
75 × 5 − (1 + 10 − 9) |
40 – 27 | 373
75 × 5 − (1 + 9 ÷ 9) |
CV: 372 = (75 + 9 − 1 + 10) × (9 − 5) |
62 |
| 9 | GIRLCHEAT | 40 – 27 | LETHARGIC | 72 |
