Daily Telegraph Prize Crossword 28,863 Saturday October 6Th 2018

[weeian]

Saturday Telegraph

18d. Something sparkling cook gently keeps hot (7) I have S?I?M?R Could it be SWIMMER and if so, why?
23a. Large number move aimlessly round island (7) I have M?L?I?N Could it be MILLION and again, why?
20d. Calamitous sport with oval ball in America takes over.(7) I have R?I?O?S Is it ruinous and why?

Thanks to all who take the time to reply.

[pixie374]

Shimmer.

[Captain2]

sport with oval ball = R(ugby) U(nion) + IN +O(ver) + US

[pixie374]

Ru- rugby union
InUs- in America with o

[pixie374]

Mill- move aimlessly
No- number
I- island

[weeian]

Thanks PIXI 374

[Captain2]

Butt in here

Cook gently = SIMMER taking in H(ot)

[pixie374]

You're welcome x done, captain :-)