Croc's close relative (5)

I believe the answer is:

gator

(Other definitions for gator that I've seen before include "US snapper" , "Short reptile" , "Informal American term for semi-aquatic reptile" , "Crocodilian (informal)" , "dangerous reptile shortly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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