Amphibian (4)
There are a few possibilities for this:
salamander
'amphibian' is the definition.
(newt is a kind of amphibian)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for newt that I've seen before include "Ask" , "The epitome of drunkenness" , "Amphibious creature" , "Small, lizard-like amphibian" , "Amphibian such as the salamander" .)
'amphibian' is the definition.
(toad is a kind of amphibian)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for toad that I've seen before include "Hall proprietor (Grahame)" , "Contemptible person" , "Dangerous driver" , "Tailless amphibian" , "Wind in Willows motorist" .)
'amphibian' is the definition.
(frogs are amphibians)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for frog that I've seen before include "Grown-up tadpole" , "Obstruction, in throat" , "Leaping amphibian" , "Tailless stout-bodied amphibian" , "Small creature" .)
'amphibian' is the definition.
(salamander is a kind of amphibian)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for salamander that I've seen before include "Beast" , "Tailed amphibian" , "An amphibian; fire spirit" , "Lizard-like creature" , "Fiery spirit" .)