24a. _ N _ _ _ _ _ E (8) In botany, rolled inwards at the margins 26a. _ N _ /_ _ _ _ T (3,5) You can be sure of that 21d. _ _ _ _ _ R (6) Intense dislike or or extreme fear [I thought it was p PHOBIA but definitely doesn't fit with COOBER PEDY!] 22D. _ _ _ _ _ E (6) Place where there is ruthless competition