Cryptic crossword clue
Scholar more tidy in crocodile, for example 3-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 letter word MAN EATER

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "crocodile, for example" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crocodile, for example = man eater.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MAN EATER mean?

MAN EATER noun
  1. An animal that has a reputation for eating humans, such as the tiger or shark.
  2. A cannibal.
  3. (by extension) A seductive dangerous woman, often readily taking and discarding male romantic partners.

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