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I don't have a problem with &lit clues, but I'd always understood that they should have a question mark at the end.
Does this rule no longer apply?

sorry for the typos. "&lit" clues are constructed in the way this one has. I see nothing wrong with that.

Our posts crossword. Yes, a ? would have been better

The captcha oictures are driving me mad today, so I give up . I have had seven lots !

Thanks. It would certainly have saved a lot time.

Now on a laptop. No captchas ! hurrah

Here are the 'rules' for &Lit clues which mention that an exclamation mark at the end is usually used.

https://www.crosswordunclued.com/2008/08/and-literally-so.html

It seems that trailing exclamation marks or question marks are not required as a rule, but obviously they help, .

mad woman

I agree with you. If it is meant to be "& lit", the word "animal" is redundant in the wordplay.

jig jag
Why would 'animal ' not be needed ? The answer is an animal - a mountain animal too ! How else would you phrase the question ?

Hi
Can anyone join in here ? I have been following this thread with interest.
It is a perfectly fine '&Lit'
An explanation mark is not needed, as it reads well as it is.
Just my humble opinion. Thanks for reading