Episode 1222

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Episode 1222 was broadcast on 31 January 1992, as part of Series 23.

Ivan Thomas played Ella Bernard, with Ella Bernard winning 55 - 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sally James, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Ivan Thomas	Score	Ella Bernard	Others	Max.
1	EMNGOASRQ	MANGOES	7 – 7	ORANGES	MEGARONS	8
2	BTLJIEOST	BOTTLES	14 – 14	LITOTES	JOLTIEST*	16
3	EYPGCUIND	DYEING	20 – 20	DUPING	EDUCING*	23
4	50 1 2 3 1 8 → 959	—	20 – 25	952 (((8 x 2) + 3) x 50) + 1 + 1	CV: 961 ☓ Best: 960 = (50 - 2) x (((8 - 1) x 3) - 1)	30
5	VNRSAEOLZ	slovern ☓	20 – 31	RAVENS	VERONALS	38
6	TFADMERKU	MARKET	20 – 38	MATURED		45
7	DYRTEAOSM	STRAYED	27 – 45	STRAYED	DESTROY*, MAESTRO*, MASTERY*, MODESTY*, RADOMES*, ROASTED*, SMARTED*, SOMEDAY*, STARDOM*, STORMED*, TORSADE*, TSARDOM*	52
8	25 2 8 3 2 9 → 427	427 ((9 + 8) x 25) + 2	37 – 55	427 ((9 + 8) x 25) + 2		62
9	NEEDINFAG	☓ (3 seconds)	37 – 55		DEAFENING	72