This food here is terrible. And such small portions!

by Phelps Gates

       
       
         
         
       
     
       
         
         
           
           
       
           
                                 

A.   controversial issue best avoided (2 wds)

B.   great circle bisecting a sphere (math.)

C.   sung passages imitating speech rhythm

D.   spread of a disease from one body part to another

E.   qualities

F.   online courtesy

G.   Glasgow river, William Thomson`s eponym

H.   in a burdensome way

I.   American impressionist (1844-1926)

J.   Kato, to the Green Hornet

K.   Pat Nixon`s maiden name (3 wds)

L.   quick to take offense

M.   unauthorized listeners

N.   given a historical time (2 wds)

O.   lament in a Bobby Fuller Four hit (8 wds)

P.   Pinafore trio (6 wds)

Q.   inform

R.   unity and common purpose (3 wds)

S.   Fauvist painter (1876-1958)

T.   abecedarium

U.   cause championed by Ina May Gaskin (2 wds)

V.   ruled by the mob

W.   great extent

X.   occur

Y.   Syrian port