Episode 1296

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Episode 1296 was broadcast on 13 August 1992, as part of Series 24.

Norman Christian played Gweni Sorokin, with Norman Christian winning 55 - 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Norman Christian	Score	Gweni Sorokin	Others	Max.
1	TVYEDOICL	CLOYED	6 – 6	VIOLET	VELOCITY	8
2	CHQIAADFU	QUID	10 – 10	QUID	QUAICH	14
3	RSTXIAESP	expirates ☓	10 – 18	PASTRIES	PIASTRES*, TRAIPSES	22
4	100 3 6 10 5 4 → 376	376 (4 x 100) - (10 + 6 + 5 + 3)	20 – 18	377		32
5	JVNFIAUTR	UNFAIR	26 – 18	VAUNT	NUTRIA	38
6	BSBAOCDPE	SPACED	32 – 24	SOBBED	SCABBED	45
7	TMGEIGODH	HOGGED	38 – 24	moggied ☓	ETHMOID	52
8	25 9 5 8 2 10 → 992	991 ((8 / 2) x 10 x 25) - 9	45 – 31	991 ((8 / 2) x 10 x 25) - 9	CV: 992 = (5 x 8 x 25) - (10 - 2)	62
9	LARRYGULE	REGULARLY (3.5 seconds)	55 – 31			72