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…
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
Try this fun word search on the First Doctor Era! – Code Nine x
Try this difficult quiz on Hartnell era episode titles! – Code Nine x
Here’s a crossword to test your mettle as a Doctor Who fan – how well do you know your Hartnell episode titles? We all know the overall story titles, but right at the beginning, episodes had their own titles too. Can you complete the crossword or do you deserve a jolly good smacked bottom? Hmm? – Code Nine x
Guess the theme for this week’s Cryptic Crossword! – Code Nine x
