Large crocodilian of the southern US (9)

I believe the answer is:

alligator

(Other definitions for alligator that I've seen before include "Croc's close relative" , "What can go with pear" , "Fierce reptile" , "that is scaled" , "It could be in zoo" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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