This is the third puzzle that I have completed by this setter and they are getting better each time – all three have had a subtle theme throughout and the difficulty level and smoothness of the clues has improved along the way.

Totally enjoyable – and an introduction to Rene Magritte whom I had not come across in any detail previously.

When I pointed at the hyphen/minus discrepancy, I had no intention to make this into a big issue. While most people cannot be bothered, I (perhaps, unfortunately) can. Clues should be as sound as possible, grammatically correct etc. Making remarks about the technical side of crosswords is not pedantic – it has to do with looking at a crossword in a different way.
Therefore, saying that ‘we’ve a hit a new low’ (Rorschach @54) by just questioning technical crossword issues, is a bit over the top, isn’t it?

And don’t worry, I can look in more than one direction. I think, in general, this is amply reflected in most of my comments. I can be mildly critical, but I am usually on the setter’s side as it is his/her intention to entertain us. And if a puzzle disappoints, well, so be it, it’s no reason to give the setter a slap in the face – unfortunately, there some of us differ.

As to this particular crossword, just like others I did make clear how enjoyable this crossword was, just like others I see that Qaos in only his second daily puzzle is ‘on a rising plane’ (Jolly @56) and I appreciate the efforts made by this setter very much.

Hope to see this setter appearing more regularly – seems to on a rising plane.

Isn’t spot the unindicated definition-by-example starting to wear a bit thin? Most of us (say) don’t mind (perhaps) if they’re never indicated (for example) and the spotters only spot the most obvious ones (maybe).

Yes Phil, sorry – sometimes on blogs, it’s hard to spot invisible ‘gentle ribbing’ icons! But I know typographers, and I’m sure you’re right.