What does the cryptic crossword clue "Miserable chap tucking into toast (9)" mean?

The definition is "Miserable". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LES (synonym="a chap") in CHEERS (synonym="a toast") = CHEERLESS; definition: "Miserable" The answer is CHEERLESS.

Miserable chap tucking into toast (9)

Times Cryptic #27897 | 19 Across | 2021-02-10 flower

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