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Cross Words

Cross Words

By Claire, Bob & Nick

Every week we do the crossword - this nearly always leads to some very Cross Words...
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Everything dies

Cross WordsJul 09, 2018

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Bring on the Bees

Bring on the Bees

Where the team race to solve their puzzle by midnight, Nick decides he needs better friends (never gonna happen) and we toast in the roaring twenties!

Jan 01, 202033:41
God Bless us every one

God Bless us every one

In which the team try to cram in as much festiveness as possible, Nick hangs his mistletoe in a rather dubious place, and Gareth can't wait to play you his Christmas song.

Dec 24, 201931:43
I don't know what the budgies are saying but they're saying something

I don't know what the budgies are saying but they're saying something

In which the Team goad the Shuker, Nick tries to rewrite history, and everyone discovers that Scotland has cars!

Dec 01, 201931:17
How You Liking This Shuker?

How You Liking This Shuker?

Bob is drowning not waving, Claire gets stressed by success, and Nick is delighted by Bob's chocolate Grandmother. They all fail to Spot the dog, and George is there too!

Nov 23, 201929:41
Stop this duo of bitch-slapping

Stop this duo of bitch-slapping

Back to form here is the next Episode of Cross Words where the Team discuss Egyptian hair removal and the Great Emu War, and Claire's clevernance is shown off at last. 

Aug 25, 201935:33
Beef Shop

Beef Shop

In this episode the Team make a comeback (with a little Google-shaming). We all agree that George knows nothing, and Alan has clearly been travelling again...

Aug 18, 201933:43
More pith

More pith

In a babble-heavy episode, the team discuss insults, more New Zealand birds and whether shouting and going nowhere really counts as exercise.

Mar 17, 201941:40
Butter me no parsnips

Butter me no parsnips

The team talk pets and death before premonitions abound, and they once more beat the Googleshame!

Mar 06, 201928:34
Are you not entertained?

Are you not entertained?

The team opens Pandora's box, Claire takes the moral high ground in spite of her crap feet, and Nick looks at Bob 'like that'. 

Feb 12, 201935:59
My father was made of paraffin

My father was made of paraffin

The team struggle to precede, and are convinced that Alan has ABBA on shuffle.

Feb 03, 201930:27
Barrington Pheloung

Barrington Pheloung

The team tackle traditional subjects - geography, cars and football. But best of all, for the first time they feel no Googleshame!!

Jan 21, 201930:43
Don't talk to me about raspberries

Don't talk to me about raspberries

Welcome to 2019 - New Year, new Cross Words, new format. Only joking, just a new friend, Warren Friend.

Jan 03, 201936:19
Kerblam!

Kerblam!

Bob exploits the periodic table advantage, and the team argue lost jewellery.
Dec 18, 201832:59
He's not the only one...

He's not the only one...

The team are stymied by Geography, and decide that spelling by numbers is the way to go.
Dec 03, 201836:11
Why Mr Ward, you're beautiful

Why Mr Ward, you're beautiful

Claire has to get strict with the boys, the team compare past alcohol nightmares, and point out how long Scotland is...
Nov 26, 201839:57
I've always preferred the Kestrels

I've always preferred the Kestrels

Nick has a joke and the team are adamant about visiting the moon. They also discuss “Organ Guy” and introduce you all to Little Snotty Wilkinson
Nov 19, 201836:58
The path of the righteous woman

The path of the righteous woman

The team go in circles trying to name people tonight, and Alan (all hail) heads to Canada - again.
Oct 28, 201832:26
Quick, I'll run out of clever!

Quick, I'll run out of clever!

The team do indeed run out of clever, but along the way talk moon allergies and Doctor Who - again.
Oct 21, 201829:32
We're gonna founder on those rocks

We're gonna founder on those rocks

The team discuss a German Chancellor's eye make-up, and Nick admits why he wears Crocs.
Oct 15, 201828:19
Oranges are not the only fruit

Oranges are not the only fruit

Welcome to season two of Cross Words, where the team clearly need some clever juice, and they suspect Alan of holidaying in Canada.
Oct 08, 201836:41
Who'll kiss my arse for a penny?

Who'll kiss my arse for a penny?

The boys admit that Claire has more expertise than them on the subject of pregnancy, and the team once again define the meaning of "anecdote".
Sep 23, 201829:48
Don't mess with the Bush

Don't mess with the Bush

The team get caught up in throat gestures, and drop a bombshell when they discover Charlemagne may have invented twerking...
Sep 16, 201835:11
That to me is Otaki

That to me is Otaki

Nick's genius is finally noticed, and the team talk diets - of worms, and rabbit pies.
Sep 09, 201832:06
Look at you with your vowels

Look at you with your vowels

The team mix up their clangers and clappers, and debate hot jobs.
Sep 03, 201828:55
I think you need to shake it off

I think you need to shake it off

In which the team discuss the merits of 'jazz hands' in podcasts, and discover where Hundertwasser spent his last penny.
Aug 26, 201830:47
Who knows? Alan does.

Who knows? Alan does.

The team manage to save the kiwi, and Nick consumes sugar and shame.
Aug 19, 201834:29
It's the repetition I can't stand

It's the repetition I can't stand

In which the team assist Detective Bergamot in his investigations, and Nick learns the true meaning of the word 'anecdote'.
Aug 12, 201836:00
The difficult first wife

The difficult first wife

The team talk sticks and who takes death where ever she goes...
Aug 05, 201833:22
Maybe in a previous life

Maybe in a previous life

The team discusses the highs and lows of singing, and creates theatre of the mind.
Jul 29, 201824:45
I feel haunted already

I feel haunted already

The team are confused by cathedrals and chapels, and puzzled by prime ministers.
Jul 22, 201833:24
Living in a rainbow nation world

Living in a rainbow nation world

The team discusses the hairy issue of Bob's balls and Nick's knick-knacks.
Jul 15, 201833:28
Everything dies

Everything dies

The very first episode of Cross Words!
Jul 09, 201829:39