"Cane" amphibian (4)

I believe the answer is:

toad

(Other definitions for toad that I've seen before include "Warty creature" , "driver of reckless repute" , "Ugly creature, jewel in head (AYLI)" , "Small amphibian" , "Loathsome creature" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post and the USA Today.

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