Modest earnings for salesperson, potentially a predator (6)

From Times Cryptic 29147, 22A

22A — Modest earnings for salesperson, potentially a predator (6)COYOTE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'a predator' — A wild canine native to North America — smaller than a wolf but just as cunning
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'earnings for salesperson' → OTE
  • Assembly
    COY + OTE = COYOTE

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