Episode 1235

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Episode 1235 was broadcast on 19 February 1992, as part of Series 23.

John Cobb played Martyn Smith, with Martyn Smith winning 57 - 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Cobb	Score	Martyn Smith	Others	Max.
1	VRTEOQINO	INVERT	6 – 6	INVERT	NORITE*, ORIENT*, RENVOI*, TONIER*	6
2	SWAPSTERO	OPERAS	6 – 13	POSTERS	ESPARTOS, PROTASES*, SEAPORTS	14
3	NVAIRPUDT	TRAIN	6 – 19	PUTRID	PURITAN, UNITARD*	21
4	25 75 2 1 5 6 → 434	—	6 – 29	434 (75 x 6) - (25 - ((5 x 2) - 1))		31
5	NSWREAIDA	REWINDS	13 – 36	SANDIER	ARANEIDS*	39
6	XLOISEYRK	SOIL	13 – 42	SEXILY	KYLIXES*	46
7	TCSOATTZE	tactose ☓	13 – 47	TOAST	COSTATE	53
8	25 1 9 3 5 10 → 133	133 (25 x 5) + 9 - 1	23 – 57	133 (25 x 5) + 9 - 1		63
9	DEANRISES	READINESS (21 seconds)	33 – 57			73