DT 28,833 Stuck on three -
15d Pretended to be excited with temperature dropping (9 letters) S_ M_L_ _ _ D.
23a. Former servicemen scrap with soldier over what one should pay (10 letters) E_ _ _B_ _ _ N _
is it exorbitant, please?
20d Establish this person's stance (6 letters) _M_ _ _ E.