Misprint in definitions in all clues
1.Bill caught object aimed at eight once (6) (starts a/b/c) .. the E in eight is probably the misprint
2 . First class prophet, reportedly is core. (5) starts a/b/c ... the C of core is probably the misprint
3. Revolutionary receptacle first made for Bill's gunge (6) starts o/p/q/r/ misprint possibly G of gunge ?