Letter Closings
Fiend’s tail? ISH
Fare-minded one? CABBIE
Leaves for lunch? SALAD
A stripper takes it off PAINT
Theme: last letters of phrases are “vowels for sale”
Words in a classic game show that can be followed by the ends {of theme} IDLIKETOBUY
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