Crossword puzzle clue "solving hint part 1"

Solving hint, part 1

Annual solving competition held in Brooklyn, briefly ... and a hint to nine squares in this grid

Some special deliveries, and a hint to solving this puzzle

Toaster's words, and a hint to solving eight puzzle answers

Common farming technique ... or a hint to solving this puzzle

"You have got to be kidding!" (or a hint to solving eight theme answers)

How some color (and a hint to solving this puzzle)

Border area, which contains a hint to solving this puzzle's 12 border answers