Thanks for answer to 26 down, late, but don't get 'pear' for drop when you shoot. I can see pear drop but what about the shoot bit? Tear drop seems equally good. Perhaps I'm just tired as it's late.
I meant to add as a helpful suggestion, that it would be better to add extra messages on the same thread by inputting under Post an Answer. It is harder to connect when you send individually as you did at 22.46, 22.56. 23.52
Thanks to everyone, and for the advice re inputting under 'post an answer. Yes, the 'inverted commas obsession' (!) is irritating and yes, I enjoyed 22 across too