One not getting in too deep (5)

I believe the answer is:

wader

(Other definitions for wader that I've seen before include "Eg, sandpiper or plover" , "Type of long-legged bird" , "Heron, say" , "crane, perhaps" , "High waterproof boot" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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