When a crocodile gets us, is it a pretty sight? (6)
I believe the answer is:
crocus
'it a pretty sight?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'when a crocodile gets us' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'us' is within the answer.
The remaining letters 'croc' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
'is' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for crocus that I've seen before include "Small plant with yellow, purple or white flowers" , "Plant from which saffron is taken" , "Plant from a corm" , "Yellow, purple or white spring flower" , "Occurs (anagram)" .)