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Most cheerful young woman consuming fist of raspberry tarts - CHIRPIEST fits the Def. and letter pattern but, if:-

R = First of Raspberry
PIES = Tarts
Then Young Woman would be 'Chit'? Where have I gone wrong?

Nothing! A chit is an oldish term for a young girl

You're spot on. A chit is a young child

Many thanks Emmbee, that's one for the notebook.

a chit is a young girl

Thank you Tonyw and Brackendale.

I think this is correct but I'm having trouble parsing it..

Film buff, man from S Pacific Island - FANTASIA (Film)

Film buff, man from S Pacific Island -

Buff FAN

man from S Pacific Island TAS[man]IA

Once again Mamya I'm indebted to you, many thanks.

PS.

Crucial aspect of situation that's articulated by MND character - I think it might be 'Bottom Line' but I'm nowhere near being able to see the wordplay.

MND = Midsummer night's dream

so yes