Gator's cousin (4)

I believe the answer is:

croc

'gator's cousin' 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 "Fierce beast" , "Dangerous reptile" , "Predatory reptile (abbr)" , "Small animal" , "Single-handed mariner's nemesis" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, the Penny Press, the King Feature Syndicate and The Star Tribune.

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