Crossword answer
GATOR
5 letters · Used for 17 different clues · 24 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 23, 2026
Letter pattern
GATOR
Clues that lead to GATOR
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Seminole's rival, in college athletics5New York TimesAug 23, 2026
1976 action movie starring Burt Reynolds that was also his directorial debut5The IndependentJul 11, 2026
Croc’s cousin5Thomas JosephJun 22, 2026
Croc kin5LA TimesMay 27, 2026
Fix up label or it might snap5The IndependentMay 23, 2026
Later __!5LA TimesMay 7, 2026
Relative of a croc (5)5The SunApr 2, 2026
Reptile, in unusual argot (5)5The SunApr 2, 2026
"Later, ___!" shorter version of a sing-song send-off featuring a crocodile look-alike, that you may teach a kid5Daily ThemedDec 7, 2025
Cousin of a croc5NewsdayOct 28, 2025
Croc's cousin, informally5Daily ThemedOct 17, 2025
It bites5New York TimesSep 9, 2025
Predator with a big mouth, informally5New York TimesJul 6, 2025
Reptile somewhat resembling a tortoise5The IndependentMay 12, 2024
Croc’s kin5Eugene ShefferNov 9, 2023
Crocodile's similar-looking cousin, for short5Daily ThemedMar 11, 2023
Crocodile lookalike, informally5Daily ThemedDec 21, 2022
About GATOR in crosswords
GATOR is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 24 times in our database across 17 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Seminole's rival, in college athletics” in the New York Times crossword on August 23, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
AERIEHome for an eagle
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
PISTESki-slope
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
HORSENeigh sayer
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
JONES"Jessica ___," superhero TV series where Krysten Ritter plays the tough lead character who gives the show its name
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
PEARLOyster's gem
INEPTBumbling
SHADYSuspicious
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
HOSEDSwindled
Every appearance of GATOR (24)
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Aug 23, 2026
Seminole's rival, in college athletics · New York Times · 37 Across
Jul 11, 2026
1976 action movie starring Burt Reynolds that was also his directorial debut · The Independent · 48 Down
Jun 22, 2026
Croc’s cousin · Thomas Joseph · 13 Across
May 27, 2026
Croc kin · LA Times · Down
May 23, 2026
Fix up label or it might snap · The Independent · 4 Down
May 18, 2026
Croc’s cousin · Thomas Joseph · 1 Down
May 7, 2026
Later __! · LA Times · Down
Apr 2, 2026
Relative of a croc (5) · The Sun · 25 Across
Apr 2, 2026
Reptile, in unusual argot (5) · The Sun · 25 Across
Oct 28, 2025
Cousin of a croc · Newsday · Down
Oct 17, 2025
Croc's cousin, informally · Daily Themed · 42 Across
Sep 9, 2025
It bites · New York Times · 46 Down
Sep 8, 2025
Croc's cousin · Newsday · Down
Jul 6, 2025
Predator with a big mouth, informally · New York Times · 25 Across
Feb 24, 2025
Croc's cousin · Newsday · Across
Jan 1, 2025
Cousin of a croc · New York Times · 61 Across
May 12, 2024
Reptile somewhat resembling a tortoise · The Independent · 20 Down
Nov 9, 2023
Croc’s kin · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Across
Sep 15, 2023
Croc’s kin · Eugene Sheffer · 43 Down
Mar 11, 2023
Crocodile's similar-looking cousin, for short · Daily Themed · 41 Down
Dec 21, 2022
Crocodile lookalike, informally · Daily Themed · 38 Across
Jul 22, 2022
Croc’s kin · Eugene Sheffer · 56 Across
Nov 15, 2021
Croc's cousin, informally · Daily Themed · 34 Down