Cryptic crosswords are a great challenge for the brain, but they needn’t be scary. They’re not as deadly as the puzzles in the Exxilon City! Below are some hints and tips on how to complete them – Code Nine Anagrams: If a clue contains a word meaning “change”, such as “upset”, or “disturbed”, that means there is an anagram to solve. The words which require your attention are usually right next to the indicator word. Read more…
Cryptic Who has regenerated! Welcome to the new Cryptic Who website! The crosswords are now interactive, meaning you can complete them on your tablet or phone on the go, making it easier to complete the challenges your erstwhile compiler sets you and to tax those little grey cells. I know change can be strange, but life – and Doctor Who – relies on change. Don’t worry, though, the old blog Cryptic Who will remain online Read more…
Everybody wants to rule the world, as the song goes, but who wants to rule the world in Doctor Who? Solve the clues to find out! – Code Nine x
What’s that coming over the hill? Is it a monster? Is it monster? As a kid, I loved being scared half to death by the monsters in Doctor Who, and this week, your erstwhile compiler pays tribute to monsters old and new. You will find a whole menagerie of monsters in the grid – can you complete the crossword from behind the sofa? – Code Nine x
Where would the good Doctor be without his old girl? There’s a theory that it’s the TARDIS herself who takes the Doctor to where he’s most needed. This week, Cryptic Who salutes that iconic Police Box with a crossword dedicated to that transdimensional box! Enjoy! – Code Nine x
This week’s crossword is from guest contributor Paul MC Smith! Thank you Paul! – Code Nine
This week, the theme is robots and computers in Doctor Who. Of course, that doesn’t involve Daleks and Cybermen! Where there are numbers in the names, they’re spelt out, such as K1 = K-One. Good luck! – Code Nine x
