Ladybug prey crossword clue
15 Across · WSJ Crossword, July 28, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Ladybug prey” is APHID. It appears as 15 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 28, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle titled “Bird Is the Word” by Jay Silverman, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 2, column 6 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with A and ends with D, and contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Tuesday puzzles stay approachable with light wordplay, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer APHID:
- Rose garden pestAug 3, 2026