Pete Maclean

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 >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 22, 2020 I solved this puzzle very quickly and easily while noting that a substantial number of clues were strangely familiar.  It was only after … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 15, 2020 I found this a quick solve with 15ac (EROS) my first-in and 17dn (STARLESS) my last.  My favourite clue is the delightful 1ac … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 8, 2020 We have not had a Chalmie in our weekend space since 2018 and this time he treats us to a puzzle with an … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 1, 2020 In this very divided grid, I started with 30 ac (RED GIANT), completed that bottom-right quadrant and then worked around each quadrant in … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 25, 2020 There is no special reason I am aware of for a special puzzle this weekend but, thanks to Julius, we have one.  Here … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 18, 2020 My first-in was 12ac (OCHRE), my last 1ac (CATMINT) and I spent more time than usual over the rest.  My favourite is 4dn … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 11, 2020 I sailed through this puzzle with only 1ac and 4,10 giving me a little difficulty.  And I wonder if it could be a … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 4, 2020 This is a curious Mudd for me in that there is one clue that I am not sure I am parsing correctly.  It … Read more >>