Crossword Genius

Peer saw kid maltreated? Polish maestro? (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

paderewski

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'polish maestro?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'peer saw kid maltreated?' is the wordplay.
'maltreated?' is an anagram indicator.
'peer'+'saw'+'kid'='peersawkid'
'peersawkid' is an anagram of 'PADEREWSKI'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for paderewski that I've seen before include "Pianist who became prime minister of Poland" , "in Polish politics" , "Pianist who became Poland's prime minister in 1919" , "Former key player" , "Polish pianist and politician" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app