“Bottom of the food chain, say” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PREY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bottom of the food chain, say”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 19, 2025, where it runs at 9 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.