Gator kin (4)
I believe the answer is:
croc
'gator kin' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for croc that I've seen before include "Large predatory reptile (colloq.)" , "African beast; sounds like piece of pot" , "Single-handed mariner's nemesis" , "Reptile (abbrev.)" , "Small animal" .)