A little earlier on alanjames31 enquired about 26A - Er, state resident is an animal (4) and said he had P???. Dannyk13 said the answer was PUMA but I cannot see why when the answer could very easily be 4 different animals PACA, PEBA, PIPA and finally PUMA. Would any one of you attempt a parse at this clue for I am stumped and it hinges around 'Er'?
Thank you Mamyalynne. I think it is the best answer yet. I was trying to make the 'state' in the final two letters, sillybilly. I think it is time for bed