Pete Maclean

Prize crossword from the FT of December 20, 2014 Due to a mistake on my part stemming from the unusually small print on this special crossword, this blog was published about a day … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 14, 2014 I am getting to like Magwitch more and more. My favourite clues in this puzzle are 7d (BRIAR), 14d (EXISTENCE) and 17d (OVERSIGHT). … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the FT of December 6, 2014 I found this Mudd as good as ever and, unusual for me, managed to finish it in one short sitting. My favourite clues are … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 29, 2014 I don’t remember when I took to a new setter as quickly, as easily and as pleasantly as Redshank. Mind you he is … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 22, 2014 Some people have mentioned this before and, on this occasion, even I am struck by Mudd’s heavy use of double definitions. He starts … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 15, 2014 I found this puzzle fairly easy and very good. My top clues are 1a (TOUCH DOWN), 17a (ARMPITS), 19a (MUMBLED), 1d (TOPIC) and … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 8, 2014 Another fine puzzle from Mudd. My favourite clues here are 20a (ESTONIA), 24a (SPIN DOCTOR) and 23d (BOTHY). ACROSS 1 Consider putting stick … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 25, 2014 In spite of having become somewhat accustomed to Magwitch’s cluing style, I found this puzzle difficult, especially the right half, and completed it … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 18, 2014 This was a quick and easy solve for me. My top clues are 25a (MERGANSER) and 5d (WHISTLE-BLOWER). ACROSS 1 Exact time to … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 4, 2014 I am getting used to Magwitch’s cluing style and managed to complete this puzzle more quickly than the earlier ones I blogged. I … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 4, 2014 This Mudd has a few outstanding clues but also one that I am not too happy with. Top of the heap must be … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of 27 September, 2014 Here’s another new setter in our Weekend space. Welcome, Goliath. I had a bit of a struggle completing this puzzle with some clues … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 20, 2014 As usual Mudd gives us a lot of double definitions in this puzzle including two with cryptic definitions that I rather like. My … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 13, 2014 The top-left of this puzzle was tricky but on the whole it was a jolly good one with some nifty clues, especially 8a … Read more >>