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…
I was thinking the other day how Ian Chesterton’s last regular story was The Chase. Then, when he did a cameo in The Power of the Doctor decades later, he was alongside Graham, played by Bradley Walsh who presents a gameshow called The Chase. This was Ian’s last story. So, both of Ian’s final stories have a connection to “The Chase” in one form or another. Idle contemplations aside, this week, we’re looking at the Read more…
Let’s hear it for the boys! Most of the Doctor’s trusty companions are women, but a handful of them are fellas, and their rarity makes them more memorable when we do get them. Jamie is arguably the most famous of the male companions, sticking by the Second Doctor’s side for most of his tenure. Then, there’s the dashing Steven, Adric, and the duplicitous Turlough. Your compiler, he must admit, has a soft spot for Ben Read more…
Find all the movie stars in this fun Doctor Who word search!
Test your movie trivia knowledge with this fun Doctor Who quiz!
Doctor Who occupies that weird space in the media where actors guest star in an episode just before their star rises. Have a think about how many Hollywood actors did a stint on Doctor Who before they were mega-famous. The main cast have also had much success in the movies, including the Doctors! This week, I’m asking you to identify actors by their roles in Doctor Who and their films. It’s time to walk the Read more…
Here’s an interesting one for you die-hard Doctor Who cruciverbalists – can you discover the mystery theme in this week’s cryptic crossword? The answers are Doctor Who things and people and places as usual, but you’re looking for something common to connect them all! Let me know what you think it is on social media! – Code Nine x
