The way it is

by Roy Goodman

         
       
           
       
         
       
         
       
         
       
         
                                   

A.   Cameras belonging to Soviet space pooch? (2)

B.   It could be fatal

C.   Slim and graceful

D.   Disturbed the surface

E.   Human, in science-fiction parlance

F.   Mr. Flanders

G.   Hall of Fame pitcher, once the highest paid in baseball
(2)

H.   Wiped away

I.   Behavior of an overzealous admirer

J.   Harley, informally

K.   Side-to-side

L.   He outranks a Captain

M.   This or that

N.   Informal appellation for famour Fender product

O.   Dairy products (2)

P.   Unadventurous investments

Q.   Saltpeter

R.   Drank quickly

S.   Grimace

T.   1974 album by The Who (3)

U.   Game show hostess (2)

V.   Possibly set up by law enforcement

W.   Acidic

X.   Checking up on the production line (2)

Y.   Too rare

Z.   Make aware

AA.   Huge

AB.   "3rd Man Theme" instrument

AC.   Opinion pieces