| RABBIT | As found in the 3 down, 23 across (6) |
| MONKEY | As found in the 3 down, 23 across (6) |
| SNAKE | As found in the 3 down, 23 across (5) |
| HORSE | As found in the 3 down, 23 across (5) |
| TIGER | As found in the 3 down, 23 across (5) |
| CHICKEN | Female form of what is found in the 3 down, 23 across (7) |
| KUNGFU | ___ ___ Panda 4, 2024 animation sequel starring 4 Across, 3 Down, 23 Down, and 25 Down (4,2) |
| ERRORS | Evidence of dropping the ball, as found in the starred clues and in 12 crossings in this puzzle |
| NUGGET | Solid lump of gold, as found in the earth (6) |
| SHERPA | Nepalese guide - as found in the Himalayas (6) |
| ICEBOX | One was featured in the 3 Stooges' An Ache in Every Stake (it's cool). |
| INNERCITIES | Centres of population, as found in the rest of the across answers (5,6) |
| GAS | The solid and liquid states, as found in the flowering plant agastache! (3) |
| WONDER | & 6 Down _ _ 1984, superhero sequel starring 28 Across, 21 Down, 23 Down & 24 Down (6) |
| HAT | Complete the title of the book "The Cat in the -" (3) |
| IDEM | ... the same as found in the middle of 'Plague' (4) |
| STIRRUPBONE | More common name for the stapes, as found in the ear (7,4) |
| GOAT | Animal of the new Chinese year, found in the three longest answers |
| CIAO | Italian farewell found in the three longest Across answers |
| SKI | A long, flat runner designed for gliding over snow, as found in the genus perovskia (3) |
