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 started life on another platform many moons ago. Back then, you had to print out your crosswords and do them by hand. How times change. However, I have no intention of there being missing episodes by dumping them in a skip – the link to the old site is here – Cryptic Who which will remain online as an archive, where you’ll find dozens of past grids! In the meantime, Allons-y! Code Nine Read more…
Try this fun word search on the Eighth Doctor!
This week, we’re looking for those Queens of Evil – female villains who make the Doctor’s life more complicated. From the ruthless Kaftan on the plains of Telos to the Rani coldly arranging the return of Omega, we love these bad women in all their deliciously camp glory! – Code Nine x
150 cryptic crosswords feels like a real milestone, and I’m very grateful you’ve come along on this cryptic journey. I had no idea that Cryptic Who would last this long, but almost three years in, here we are! This week, we’re looking at female villains, queens of evil, and bad girls! That’s everyone from the Rani to River Song. It’s interesting scouring the Doctor Who back catalogue for particular themes as you get to notice Read more…
As a bonus quick crossword this week, I’m testing your knowledge of The Sarah Jane Adventures! I am currently rediscovering this wonderful series bit by bit, so I couldn’t resist testing your knowledge on the story titles and details of Sarah Jane’s adventures on Bannerman Road. Incidentally, I used to live in the same postcode as Sarah Jane – W5 – and I can report I did see some weird and wonderful things there.. Code Read more…
Allons-y! Can you find the Tenth Doctor words in this fun word search?
