Cousin of a Danish

Answer:

BEARCLAW

Hint:

This flaky pastry shares its name with a sharp-toothed predator’s paw and is often found next to cinnamon rolls in a bakery.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the idea of a "Danish" pastry, which is a sweet, flaky treat. The word "cousin" hints at something similar but not identical, leading to another pastry: a bear claw, which is also a sweet, dough-based baked good. The answer is "BEARCLAW" because it’s a close relative to a Danish in the world of pastries.

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