Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 5 Another Cincinnus that, for me, is as impeccable as it is satisfying. Across 9. PATRIARCH – ATRIA (courts) + RC (Catholic) in PH (parish … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 29 I have been a big fan of Cinephile for many, many years — although all these years amount to only a minority of those … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 22 I enjoyed Mudd’s slightly unconventional 11A. I also like 3D and 20D. Across 1. ASSEMBLE – MESS (disorder) backwards in ABLE (has the tools) … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 15 I did this puzzle on a flight from London to the US returning from my summer vacation. I found it good as always although … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 9 Cinephile is in good form here with a puzzle that I found moderately easy but very satisfying. I particularly like 17A. Across 9. POORHOUSE … Read more >>

Yet another sterling Cincinnus puzzle this time that I enjoyed while on holiday in the Tyrol. I finished it quickly except for the top-right corner. And I especially liked 14A, 22A, 28A, 6D … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 25 I found this puzzle to be a good challenge. I particularly like 3D and 23D, and fail to understand 27A. Across 1. DOCTOR – … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 18 Well I found this Cincinnus considerably harder than usual. How about you? Especially 1A, 20A and 16D. And I especially like 12A and 21D. … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 11 I enjoyed this puzzle from Cinephile. Had to look up a couple of words (CUMAE and PRETERITE). I particularly like 1A, 14A and 24-26A. … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 4 Here is another fairly easy but delightful puzzle from Cincinnus. I especially liked 28A, 20D and 22D. And here is an unusual, bonus clue … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 27 Often when solving a puzzle, I just see what is clearly the right answer to a clue without figuring out how it works. This … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 20 A fairly run-of-the-mill puzzle from Cincinnus this week. I especially liked 9A. Across 1. METHUSELAH – double definition 6. ABUT – A (an) + … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 13 I found this Mudd a bit of a challenge, especially the top-right corner. I particularly like 16A and 14D. Across 1. DEFECT – double … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 6 A mighty strong puzzle from Cincinnus this time. I am awed by 26A and also like 5A and 13A. It took me some time … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 30 Here’s a Cinephile puzzle with a couple of fine clues (24A and 14D) and a few that seem uninspired (12A and 17A) or even … Read more >>