Large crocodilian of the southern US with powerful jaws and sharp teeth
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ALLIGATOR
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The clue “Large crocodilian of the southern US with powerful jaws and sharp teeth” has appeared 3 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on February 21, 2026, where the answer was ALLIGATOR.
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