Initially Hidden 
Place to brood COOP
Payment for cash? ATMFEE
Bush whacker? AXE [or any Democrat]
Theme: initial letters of theme answers spell MICKEY
When spelled out, word that follows the beginnings of the starred answers in a memorable kids’ show theme song MOUSE [had to read this three times to figure it out --- it’s like reading Thomas Aquinas]
RATING:
Three grins = Excellent: Loved it; Two grins = Good: Enjoyed it; One grin = Satisfactory: A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Unsatisfying: No fun
