__ of Mexico (water bordering Florida) (4)

I believe the answer is:

gulf

(Other definitions for gulf that I've seen before include "Large deep bay" , "Larger or more indented bay" , "Deep inlet of sea; chasm" , "Abyss" , "Wide separation" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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