I think I dodged a bullet on this one.   After leaving the damaged area clamped overnight, it didn't look nearly so angry.


I taped-off the area with packing tape so that just the crack was exposed, which prevents the water-like CA glue from running on to the surrounding wood.   I wicked-in the glue until it started to pool slightly on the surface, then got the taped caul and clamps back in place.


This morning I removed the clamps.  By the veneer's change in color, I could tell that the glue had wicked back 5/8" to 3/4" and nothing felt spongy or loose.


A quick sanding removed the little bit of glue on the surface.


Wiping the area with mineral spirits gives a good visual indication of how it will look when I apply finish.  The repair mostly fades away.  I'll do one small touch-up, and I'll call that repaired.  Whew!