What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Bottom of the food chain, say" from August 19, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Bottom of the food chain, say”

This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PREY

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 19, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bottom of the food chain, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 19, 2025 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bottom of the food chain, say” clue?+

The answer is PREY (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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