The —, 2010 novel by Frederick Forsyth (5)

I believe the answer is:

cobra

(Other definitions for cobra that I've seen before include "Poisoner" , "Deadly snake called King" , "One with hood" , "dangerous striker" , "crisis response group" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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