What does the cryptic crossword clue "Modest earnings for salesperson, potentially a predator (6)" mean?

The definition is "a predator". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COY (synonym="modest") + OTE (synonym="on-target earnings, earnings for a salesperson, potentially") = COYOTE; definition: "a predator" The answer is COYOTE.

Modest earnings for salesperson, potentially a predator (6)

Times Cryptic #29147 | 22 Across | 2025-02-07 flower

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