Crossword Genius

Dormer I think displays good qualities (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

merit

'good qualities' is the definition.
(merit means good quality or worth)

'dormer i think displays' is the wordplay.
'displays' indicates a hidden word.
'MERIT' is hidden in the letters of 'dormer i think'.

(Other definitions for merit that I've seen before include "Rate" , "Worth; deserve" , "The M in OM" , "of a high order?" , "Quality deserving reward" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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