What is the answer to "___ predator (top of the food chain)" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ predator (top of the food chain)" is APEX (4 letters).

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___ predator (top of the food chain) USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the September 25, 2026 puzzle

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APEX

4 letters · Across · last seen September 25, 2026

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