Pete Maclean

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 5, 2020 Another elegant puzzle for us muddlarks.  My first-in was 4ac (CHESTNUT) and I completed each quadrant in turn working counter-clockwise and progressing smoothly … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 28, 2020 Julius brings us another alphabetic with some typically clever clues, one term that was new to me (KERYGMA), another that I had come … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 21, 2020 A somewhat challenging puzzle from Mudd this time.  I worked through most of it with just a little difficulty but got stuck for … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 14, 2020 An estimable puzzle as usual from Alberich.  My favourite clues are 7ac (LINESMAN), 14ac (MUGSHOT), 15ac (A STORM IN A TEACUP), 23ac (CHEAT) … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 8, 2020 Another nice puzzle from Mudd.  My favourites are 27ac (NEEDED) and 9dn (PARSEC). ACROSS 1 STRESSED Tense as tempting confections wheeled over (8) … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 31, 2020 As usual with Bradman, this puzzle gave me some challenges and prompted several look-ups.  There are at least two answers that I did … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 24, 2020 This puzzle is highly unusual in that I strongly suspect that there are two typographical errors in it.  The suspect clues are 10ac … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 17, 2020 An entertaining puzzle from Chalmie with the theme of the works of Edgar Allan Poe.  This author appears frequently in crosswords but I … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 10, 2020 I enjoyed this much more than the last couple of Mudds.  My favourite clues are 10ac (COASTER), 14dn (NATTERJACK), 17dn (ALGERIANS) and 23dn … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 3, 2020 This, our third puzzle by Artexlen, proved fairly easy for me.  My favourites are 29ac (LUMBAR PUNCTURE), 9dn (NORDIC) and 19dn (COUNSEL). ACROSS … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 26, 2020 I found this easier than the last Mudd but still tricky in parts.  My favourites are 20ac (FORCEPS) and 6dn (WINDOW SEAT) ACROSS … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 19, 2020 A fine brew of easy, clever and difficult clues.  I sailed through most of it then took a while to get 17 and … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 12, 2020 This proved to be my slowest solve in ages with the bottom-right quadrant being the part that challenged me most.  My favourite clue … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 5, 2020 A puzzle from Julius often means one with a theme and this one is packed with the unannounced theme of Nellie the Elephant. … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 29, 2020 My first-in was 12ac (MELA), I quickly completed the right half and struggled a little to finish the top left.  My favourite clues … Read more >>