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…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from compiling Doctor Who crosswords, it is that Doctor Who borrows wholesale from the obscure corners of the English language rather than making up new words. We are all familiar with Doctor Who words such as “hiatus” but what do they actually mean? – Code Nine x
I love a good Doctor Who book. In many ways, the plethora of Doctor Who books available in my youth guided me through the transition from childhood reading to adult literature. It was a journey from the basic Target novelisations to the expanded ones of the McCoy era and into the New Adventures and beyond. This week, you’re looking for books and their authors – but not all of them are Who writers… sort your Read more…
Work out the mystery theme of this week’s cryptic crossword! – Code Nine x
Titter ye not! Find the hidden comedies in the grid! – Code Nine x
Do you know the comedy stars in Doctor Who? Try this fun quiz to find out! – Code Nine x
Doctor Who recruits from the comedy pantheon more than you’d think. Comedians and comedy actors seem to have an affinity with the show. Perhaps it is the ability to make preposterous situations seem real that makes them such a good fit? Then there’s the old adage that comedy is tragedy seen from a distance. This week, fathom the comedy actors from their Doctor Who and comedy roles! – Code Nine x
