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…
Invasions from space (and otherwise) are a staple of Doctor Who, so this week, Cryptic Who is turning its attention to incursions – from other worlds and different shores. In this week’s crossword, you will find the names of many Space Invaders foiled by the Doctor and his friends over the years! Enjoy! – Code Nine x
To celebrate the recent news about the colourisation of The War Games, this week’s interactive Cryptic Who crossword is all about the Second Doctor era! It’s time to feel the late 60s vibes as we venture into the Land of Fiction and play The War Games! Oh my giddy Aunt! – Code Nine x
We all love a good story, and your compiler is no exception. Over the years, Doctor Who has borrowed from our own myths and legends, often giving them a science-fiction twist or explanation. In this week’s crossword, the answers are all “real world” myths and legends which have appeared in our favourite programme. It’s time to separate your Argonauts from your Abominable Snowmen! – Code Nine x
To celebrate the release of the Blakes 7 Series A Blu-ray box set, this bonus crossword explores that dystopian future of the Federation and Blake’s band of freedom fighters! The answers are (mostly) about Series A, and there may well be more Blakes 7 crosswords in time… Code Nine x
What is it about the Daleks that continues to hold our imagination? Perhaps it’s their sheer weirdness and inhumanity – there’s nothing for us to identify with them on the outside… and even inside, they’re grotesque mutants who only know hate and death. This week, your erstwhile compiler salutes those murderous pepper pots – exterminate those clues to find people, places, and stories featuring the Daleks – Code Nine x
