Polymath 378

[Rambler]

Help please, stuck on last two. 4d. A plant tolerant of much rain: o?b???e?l. 13a. A Dr. Who adversary, an ancient and extinct race of aliens: ?a?a???h. Thanks for any help.

[JMR27]

4d ombrophil

[Rambler]

We've got Acolyte for16a., is that wrong? If it's right, ombrophil doesn't fit.

[JMR27]

I don't do this crossword but I knew 4d and checked the spelling in Chambers before posting the answer.
What is the clue for 16a?

[JMR27]

I've looked up Chambers and acolyth is an obsolete form of acolyte - will that fit in ok?

[sarumite]

I have unearthed the following Doctor Who adversary from the " archives " .......................

The Jagaroth are an ancient and extinct race of aliens introduced in the Fourth Doctor serial City of Death. The Doctor remarked that the Jagaroth were a vicious, callous, warlike race whom the universe won't miss.

[Rambler]

Yes thankyou, it will. Now all I need is someone with an encyclopaedic knowledge of Dr. Who's adversaries!

[Rambler]

Thankyou Sarumite I tried the official website and didn't find that.

[sarumite]

I found it here Rambler ..........

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Doctor_Wh o_monsters_and_aliens