I really enjoyed this one. I've got all of the associations, what to highlight and I have solved all bar one of the clues which is frustrating to say the least. I think I know what the answer is as there's only one word that it can be and it fits with the definition but I just cannot parse the wordplay to be certain - can anybody put me out of my misery?
23d Cradling three could make children this big (5)
I have G*EAT and the * is unchecked.
Thank you!