Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 22, 2014 As far as I know, Rosa Klebb is a new pseudonym but its owner is not a new setter. She is Sarah Hayes, … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 16, 2014 For the first time since I started blogging here, I am moved to seriously criticise a puzzle. I do not mind one or … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 8, 2014 I found this puzzle decidedly more challenging than most of Mudd’s. My top clues here are 11a (FRENCH LOAF), 3d (OPTICAL ART), 16d … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 1, 2014 It is good to have a Cincinnus again. This one struck me as a wee bit on the difficult side. My favourite clues … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 22, 2014 I finished this puzzle in one sitting, something that does not happen often. This is not to say I found it completely easy; … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 15, 2014 I find this an okay but lacklustre puzzle. It has a few clever clues: 20a (ROSENTHAL), 28a (MISCREANT) and 19d (CANASTA). But I … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 8, 2014 While it may be a little heavy in the use of ‘first of’ (in 14a, 15a and 19d), I found this a good … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 1, 2014 I found this easier than most Bradman puzzles although it still presented a decent challenge. My choice clues are 9a (EXEMPLIFIED) and 26a … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 25, 2014 I found this puzzle easy. My favourite clues are 11a (BUGBEAR) and 18d (ANDORRA). I also note the cleverness of starting two consecutive … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 18, 2014 I found this puzzle tough in parts but good. My top clues are 4D (ACCIDENT), 5D (EXCLAMATION MARK), 23A (AS WELL) and 28A … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 11, 2014 This puzzle also threw up some challenges for me. I especially had trouble with 4 across and some clues in the center section. … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 4, 2014 I found this a quick and easy puzzle although two clues gave me a little trouble. They were the last two: 23dn (INCUS), … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 28, 2013 I found this puzzle more challenging than most but also highly satisfying. While 17D (TANGERINE) stands out as a particular gem, I think … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 14, 2013 This is a mischievous crossword with an undisclosed wordplay element common to the four double-slotted clues 5-6, 10-12, 23-28 and 25-26. These all … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 7, 2013 I found this puzzle a bit difficult, especially the centre section. This particular grid, with each corner intersecting with only one letter each … Read more >>