Prey for a ladybug Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Prey for a ladybug” from the New York Times crossword of May 7, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, MAY 7, 2026
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APHID is the answer to “Prey for a ladybug”. It means any of a family of small, soft-bodied insects.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Any of a family of small, soft-bodied insects.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: PDHAI.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Ladybug's lunch”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Prey for a ladybug”?
APHID, 5 letters: any of a family of small, soft-bodied insects.
When was “Prey for a ladybug” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of May 7, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with A.