Reptile with a big bite, informally (4)

I believe the answer is:

croc

(Other definitions for croc that I've seen before include "that might be sitting on your foot" , "Pot tailless" , "Short reptile" , "Small reptile" , "African beast; sounds like piece of pot" .)

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

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