| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| WOLF | Predator | |
| CHEETAH | Predator | |
| APEX | Top (predator) | |
| LION | Savanna predator | |
| HAWK | Winged predator | |
| SHARK | Ocean predator | |
| HYENA | Savanna predator | |
| ORCA | Ocean predator | |
| EAGLE | Winged predator | |
| CROCODILE | Reptilian predator | |
| PREY | Predator’s quarry | |
| ADDER | Slithery predator stirred up dread | |
| FALCON | Winged predator’s endless Autumn trick | |
| THYLACINE | Worthy LA cinema showing Tasmanian Predator | |
| DINGO | Outback predator saw dog in distress | |
| PRAYINGMANTIS | Contemplative fellow? It is, poetically, a little predator | |
| PRAYING MANTIS | A little predator chap on his knees? It is poetic! | |