1noun
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
“he fell prey to muggers”
01 Word definition
prey
4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants
Is PREY a word?
Yes. PREY is a 4-letter noun. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
P-R-E-YHow do you spell PREY?
PREY contains 4 letters, begins with P, and ends with Y.
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2noun
animal hunted or caught for food
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗quarrytargetfair game
02 Letter breakdown
How is PREY spelled?
P1R2E3Y4
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About PREY.
How do you spell PREY?
PREY is spelled P-R-E-Y. It contains 4 letters.