Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 31, 2015 I found it refreshing and delightful to have the now-rare treat of a Cincinnus puzzle. And as usual it proved to be fairly … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 24, 2015 I found this to be another challenging puzzle although not as difficult as that recent Redshank. Notably hard clues are 4a, 24a, 2d … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 17, 2015 This struck me as a fairly typical Mudd with a few stand-out clues. Top among them are 1a (BANISTER), 27a (SPRING) and 3d … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 10, 2015 This was one of the toughest FT Weekend puzzles in my recent memory and a surprise after the last one by Redshank which … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 3, 2015 I found this puzzle easy but good. My top clues are 1a (GRASSHOPPER) and 16d (NICOTINE). ACROSS 1 Right to punch one buying … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 27, 2014 I especially like three of Goliath’s clues for two-word terms in this puzzle: 5,29 (STRING THEORY), 21,21 (BANK BALANCE) and 22,23 (HIATUS HERNIA). … Read more >>

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 >>