In the flat below, the cueword EWER can be replaced by either of two words - which differ by only one letter.

You claim that you have found

A gator in the sewer,

But I am honor-bound 

To tell you: That's a EWER.

 

Answer:

 

CROC - CROCK

 

Credit:

The Enigma

August, 2024

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