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Mangrove swamp snapper (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

croc

'mangrove swamp snapper' 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 "Predatory reptile (informal)" , "Small reptile" , "Large predatory reptile (colloq.)" , "Fierce reptile" , "creature heard to be a vicious one" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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