What does the cryptic crossword clue "Evasive characters in motel could be US hunters (6)" mean?

The definition is "US hunters". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COY (synonym="evasive") + OTE (synonym="the three characters forming the centre of [in] M OTE L") = COYOTE The answer is COYOTE.

Evasive characters in motel could be US hunters (6)

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