Small, usually nocturnal, lizard (5)

I believe the answer is:

gecko

(Other definitions for gecko that I've seen before include "Thick-bodied lizard" , "Nocturnal lizard" , "Cold-blooded type" , "Malaysian climber" , "Type of lizard" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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