| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| METAZOAN | One of the higher animals |
| EXEC | One of the higher-ups |
| WEEKLY | The Chronicle of Higher Education, for one |
| STAR | One billed higher than the rest |
| BALAAMSASS | One of two talking animals in the Old Testament |
| UPPER | Higher one |
| PAR | One higher than a birdie |
| AUNT | One slightly higher in a tree |
