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…
The Doctor has had a hell of a lot of companions over the years on TV – and even more on audio. It was a real thrill when some of the audio companions got namechecked onscreen during the Fiftieth Anniversary because to many fans they are just as important as their television counterparts. Of course, the Big Finish audios have also given us more time with TV companions too, especially when the original actors are Read more…
Big Finish have given us decades of adventures with their Doctor Who stories. Over the years, they have expanded the Doctor Who universe immeasurably and have given the Sixth and Eighth Doctor so much more time than they ever had on screen. Who doesn’t love an adventure being blasted into their ears? We truly are spoiled as fans, aren’t we? Well, this week Cryptic Who is celebrating Big Finish and its multiverse of stories. So, Read more…
Myths and legends abound in Doctor Who. They are a rich seam of fantastical tales to tap into for exciting adventures. Doctor Who has featured many, from Medusa to the Minotaur – and often more than once! Test your legendary knowledge with this quick crossword! – Code Nine x
As the Summer Solstice was not so long ago, I thought it might be a good idea to set free all kinds of mythical creatures on this blog. Doctor Who has plundered myths and legends for decades – the outlandish monsters and tales have always been a good fit for the series, providing scientific explanations for the fairy stories we tell ourselves. So, this week you need to think about the misty realms of fantasy Read more…
YOU, BOY! YOU’RE LATE! Those words send a shiver down my spine, even by typing them. Not from direct experience but because of the fearsome Mr Bronson in Grange Hill, played by none other than the brilliant Michael Sheard. As you will know, he also appeared as the Headmaster of Coal Hill School under the control of the Daleks – something I suspected of my real life teachers at the time. This week’s Quick Crossword Read more…
