One in the hole can be eaten (4)

I believe the answer is:

toad

(Other definitions for toad that I've seen before include "Warty creature" , "Hall proprietor (Grahame)" , "Froglike animal or repulsive person" , "Contemptible person" , "Dangerous driver" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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