What does the cryptic crossword clue "Poisonous beast consumed by jerk (5)" mean?

The definition is "Poisonous". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OX (synonym="a beast") in TIC (synonym="involuntary movement = jerk") = TOXIC; definition: "Poisonous" The answer is TOXIC.

Poisonous beast consumed by jerk (5)

Independent Cryptic #11014 | 15 Across | 2022-01-31 flower

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