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Episode 1258
From Countdown
Episode 1258 was broadcast on 23 March 1992, and was the third quarter-final of Series 23.
Neil Rowley played Paul Perriman, with Paul Perriman winning 55 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Neil Rowley | Score | Paul Perriman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IAIPCLRDE | ECLAIR | 6 – 6 | PLACED | CALIPER*, PERIDIA*, PREDIAL*, RADICLE*, REPLICA | 7 |
| 2 | VNSWCIEAP | WINCES | 12 – 12 | PANICS | INSCAPE* | 14 |
| 3 | IOASHBSGE | GEISHAS | 19 – 12 | GASHES | HOAGIES* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 7 1 2 10 8 → 614 | 614
(10 + 2) × 50 + 8 + 7 − 1 |
29 – 22 | 614
(10 + 2) × 50 + 8 + 7 − 1 |
|
31 |
| 5 | SLTDGOAEX | GLOATED | 36 – 22 | EXALTS | LEGATOS | 38 |
| 6 | NVFNOAEDI | INVADE | 42 – 28 | FANNED | NAEVOID | 45 |
| 7 | KRLUETZSA | TALKERS | 49 – 35 | STALKER | AUKLETS*, SALUTER* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 25 100 50 6 10 → 470 | 473 | 49 – 45 | 470
(50 − 75 ÷ 25) × 10 |
|
62 |
| 9 | ENTAILVET | 49 – 55 | VENTILATE
(20.5 seconds) |
72 |
