Like galleys

1. African antelopes: GNUS
2. Short literary pieces: ESSAYS
3. Biting insect: MOSQUITO
4. Type of evergreen tree: FIR
5. Small, nocturnal mammal: BAT
6. Protective head covering: HELMET
7. Lightweight silks: ORGANDIES

OARED

Explained 2023-03-29 by William Cross

Crossword: New York Times

Date of crossword: 2023-03-29