Ho, Ho, Ho 
The old you THEE
Star Wars letters SDI [not the movie]
Common sense? SIGHT
Theme: Excised HO
Dismissal, and a hint… HEAVEHO
Nickname for a so-so Navy officer? CAPTAINOK [HOOK]
Ancient Chinese cote occupant? MINGPIGEON [HOMING]
Kenyan health care worker? RNOFAFTRICA [HORN]
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
