Stick seen behind a little creature in stream? (7)
I believe the answer is:
tadpole
'creature in stream?' is the definition.
'tadpole' can be an answer for 'creature' (tadpole is a kind of animal). I am not sure about the 'in stream?' bit.
'stick seen behind a little' is the wordplay.
'stick' becomes 'pole'.
'seen behind' means one lot of letters go next to another (some letters go behind others).
'a little' becomes 'tad' (both can mean a small amount).
'pole' put after 'tad' is 'TADPOLE'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tadpole that I've seen before include "To plead for tiny frog" , "young swimmer" , "Immature toad or frog" , "Legless creature" , "Little creature in water" .)