What word am I thinking of?

[rssllue]

A was accepted readily. E's excitement was justified.

P got passed by and H received no help.

_ A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E _ _ _

PH

[Alice Heritage]

S joined a swat team.

[rssllue]

S swooped down into position.

S A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E _ _ _

PH

[Alice Heritage]

N had some nouse.

[rssllue]

N is highly necessary to this word.

S A N _ _ _ N _ _ E N _ _

PH

[Alice Heritage]

Time for a T.

[Manang Muyang]

R is ready for action.

[rssllue]

T only found some trouble and R has dropped off the radar.

S A N _ _ _ N _ _ E N _ _

PH RT

[Alice Heritage]

A y would be wise.

[Manang Muyang]

I wants to be involved.

[Vickie Noel]

G is gunning for a spot.

[Gravy]

Could I see a C?

[rssllue]

Y gets a big yes! I is indeed part of the show. C captured a spot as well.

G never had a ghost of a chance.

S A N _ _ I N _ _ E N C Y

PH RTG

[Manang Muyang]

I'm betting on a U for my country's fourth Ms. Universe!

[Alice Heritage]

I'm betting on a U for my country's fourth Ms. Universe!

Congratulations! I always find that title funny - are they up against contestants from Jupiter and Alpha Centauri?

And I'll have an L.