Crocodile-like swamp predator that can hold its breath underwater for up to 45 minutes by dramatically slowing its heart rate Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
2. leather made from alligator’s hide
(verb)
1. crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes

Hint 2: Clue Definition

UNDERWATER (adjective)
1. beneath the surface of the water
2. growing or remaining under water

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Across

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4. Helicopter landing site

7. TV's "___ & Order"

10. Almonds or pecans, e.g.

12. Flight-landing prediction (anagram of "ate"): Abbr.

13. "Hi," in Spanish

14. ___ and tidy (clean)

15. Tissue paper thickness

16. ___-bitty (very small)

17. Green growth in ponds

19. "Right this instant!": Abbr.

21. Oat ___ muffin

23. ___ whale, deep-sea diver that can hold its breath for 90 minutes while hunting squid nearly 3,000 feet below the ocean surface

27. Arrange in order, say

28. Centers of donuts

29. “Maid in Manhattan” star, for short

32. Elephant ___, ocean dweller that can hold its breath underwater for dives of up to two hours, in dire circumstances

34. Holiday ___ (hotel chain)

35. ___ dirty laundry in public (discusses secrets openly)

37. "James Bond" author ___ Fleming

40. Cuvier's ___ whale, mammal that was seen to have held its breath and stayed submerged for a record-setting 222 minutes

43. Case of the ___ (ennui)

46. Number of "lives" a cat has

47. "I" in IHOP, for short

48. Guinea ___ (furry pet)

54. American president on a penny, lovingly

55. Make, as butter (rhymes with "burn")

56. Student-focused school organization initials

57. Definitely!

58. Nervous twitches

59. "Keep it down!"

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Down

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3. ___ night (groom's pre-wedding party)

4. ___ talk (coach's encouraging words)

5. Largest city in the state of Georgia

6. "Is that what they're calling it these ___?"

7. Parking ___ (place for idle cars)

8. Key often used with "Ctrl" and "Del"

9. "I Want It That ___" (Backstreet Boys song)

11. Pierces, as with a knife

13. Zoo heavyweight and river dweller that can hold its breath and stay submerged for up to five minutes while walking underwater, for short

18. Greek god of love (word hidden in "heros")

20. Proof of a fire

22. "You ___ what you eat"

24. New York Giants quarterback Manning

25. "The ___ & Stimpy Show"

26. AOL alternative with a butterfly logo: Abbr.

29. Poke with a sharp object

30. "The eyes, chico. They never ___" ("Scarface" quote)

31. Citrus fruits with the same name as their color

33. Ad-___ (improvise)

36. Glide on snow

38. Set in a straight line

39. Grandma's nickname

41. Put into effect, as laws

42. New ___ (India's capital)

44. Web address starter indicating an extra layer of encryption: Abbr.

45. Famously slow tree-dweller whose surprise superpower is the ability to stay submerged in water for up to 20 minutes

48. ___-per-view

49. "May ___ excused?": 2 wds.

51. Jean-___ Picard, "Star Trek" captain

52. Tax form organization: Abbr.

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