thanks folks ye have been a great help. Claims, henson and view all fit. Thats why I am slow to put in my letters, cos I'm usually wrong! Have made adjustments now, only 3 to do now. Just to recap:
1. time to turn on the lawn (3) I have it beginning with e - -.
2. Cures can be found in Florida bay (5). I have T - m - a.
3. Shared a nickname with statue of US soldiers (5). I have T - S - - .