Local Cryptic - Mainly Seeking Confirmation And Explanation Of Clue If Possible- Thanks For Other Day's Answers

[pantonsteve]

1 gamble with half coming back early [7] b?t?m?s - betimes ?
2 backless seat has no top or bottom as well [3] t?o - too from StooL ?
3 boss before ten had room [6] ?t?d?? - studio ? - from room but struggling to see where boss and ten come in

[cashier]

1 Gamble- bet
Half-semi reversed so yes betimes

[Spicerack]

!, yes

[dannyk13]

1.Bet(gamble) + semi(half) reversed
2.(S)too(l)
3.Stud(boss) + io(10)

[cashier]

2 as well-also-too
Another yes

[Toorak]

3 stud = boss io = ten

[Spicerack]

A boss is another name for a stud- clothing.

[pantonsteve]

thanks everybody -sorry for long delay in replying . i've been busy writing a long email in another browser and forgot all about this