We seem to be treading on each others toes lately so, as this was a military question, what about us adopting a strict routine- You take the odd ones and i'll do the evens?
Many thanks, all, for explaining the military term! So where does that leave me with 21d: Chatter that's not quiet making one upset. I have _A_T_E. So RATTLE or TATTLE.... but which and why? Thanks in anticipation!