Freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster (8)

I believe the answer is:

crayfish

(Other definitions for crayfish that I've seen before include "Lobster-like creature" , "Lobster" , "Lobster-like crustacean" , "seafood" , "Edible crustacean" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Times.

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