Crossword Genius

The little beast couldn't really make toast! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stoat

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'the little beast couldn't really' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'make toast' is the wordplay.
'make' indicates anagramming the letters.
'toast' is an anagram of 'STOAT'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for stoat that I've seen before include "furry animal" , "Ermine in summertime?" , "Small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family" , "European ermine" , "Short-tail weasel" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app