Pete Maclean

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 >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 27, 2020 Our second weekend puzzle from Artexlen had me working hard for a while.  Guess I need a bit more time to easily tune … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 20, 2020 Two weeks ago we had a Mudd that I called atypical. This weekend we have a much more typical one. My favourite clue … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 13, 2020 I had a scare when I first went to download this puzzle from the FT’s website.  It informed me that its crosswords were … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 6, 2020 This strikes me as an especially good but rather atypical Mudd.  Good especially for its two &Lits, 1ac (PRAISE) and 16dn (VINDALOO).  Atypical … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 30, 2020 As usual with Redshank, I found this puzzle to be a modest challenge.  I finished the top half fairly quickly, the lower-left quadrant … Read more >>