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Episode 1279
From Countdown
Episode 1279 was broadcast on 21 July 1992, as part of Series 24.
David Elliott played Terry Doughty, with David Elliott winning 45 - 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Elliott | Score | Terry Doughty | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TZALGFIOP | PILOT | 5 – 5 | PILOT | GALIPOT* | 7 |
| 2 | DCHSUIAPO | POUCH | 10 – 5 | dopish ☓ | SCAPHOID* | 15 |
| 3 | BERNTASUL | RENTALS | 17 – 12 | SAUNTER | SUBALTERN, UNSTABLER* | 33 |
| 4 | 100 8 2 1 10 9 → 664 | 660 ☓ | 17 – 12 | 672 ☓ |
CV: 664 = (100 - 9 - 8) x (10 - 2) |
43 |
| 5 | WGNDIEQBO | BOWING | 23 – 18 | WINGED | BOINGED*, WENDIGO*, WIDGEON | 50 |
| 6 | UJDESKYIT | SUITED | 29 – 18 | DUSTY | DUTIES, SKITED*, TUSKED* | 56 |
| 7 | PSGAIELDX | SILAGE | 35 – 24 | PLAIDS | PALSIED*, SILAGED | 63 |
| 8 | 100 8 5 5 7 10 → 327 | 327
(100 + 8 + (5 / 5)) x (10 - 7) |
45 – 24 | 328 |
|
73 |
| 9 | AMEANMARC | 45 – 34 | CAMERAMAN
(29.5 seconds) |
83 |
