THEME: first word of phrase can be preceded by HAND to make a separate two-word phrase
GOOD ONES: In advance {& theme} BEFORE HAND
Lawless role XENA [Lucy Lawless the actress]
Mercury or Saturn CAR [used but good (so to speak)]
South end? ERN [used but good (ditto)]
Bacon products ESSAYS [Francis Bacon the writer; among the early British literati, almost as well known as Monopoly dollars]
BTW: OST is not used here.
Yellow Monopoly bills TENS [amazing how generations of Americans know this]
RATING:
Three grins = Loved it; Two grins = Enjoyed it; One grin = A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Not much fun
