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Hi ginge
But if it had been "Austria" it would have been an &lit.

Ginge is a wonderful tutor and well worth listening to.

Yes, I know that, Jazzy- I wasn't meaning to infer otherwise. I always welcome Ginge's help - he's explained things to me many a time and I much appreciate it. He's very clever and always kind and patient in his explanations.
I just can't agree over this particular instance.

I know Elle ;) When I first started doing cryptics, I had huge problems, and the help I received on this forum has been wonderful.

How about:

Film about Mozart (created in Austria) (7)

Yes, people are very kind and helpful. It's certainly appreciated!

Many thanks jazzy, if only I could have seen your expression I might assume a compliment :-), but I do hope I don't come across as pompous and I am genuinely trying to help as I appreciate from earlier threads elle is keen to progress her understanding of cryptics.
Hi chrise, I agree that would have made the clue more of an &lit but perhaps the setter was deliberately trying to mislead and I was merely trying to show this as a possibility but we all agree it does work as it stands.

I was being serious ginge and it was a compliment, very well deserved. No, you are not coming across as pompous. You are an extremely good solver and tutor. So there...

Ginge,
You certainly don't come across as pompous, and I really DO appreciate your help! I AM keen to improve my understanding of cryptics - and I hope you'll continue to provide guidance and not be put off by my arguing!