Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27986
Hints and tips by 2Kiwis
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
New Zealand’s native flax plants grow very well and abundantly in the area where we live. At this time of the year they put forth spectacular flower shoots that grow to a height of 3 metres or more. As well as delighting us they also supply a great pre-Christmas feast for lots of nectar-eating birds.
We have just arrived back from a few days in Wellington in time to tackle this delightful as ever Jay puzzle.