Cryptic crossword clue
Toast with a particular taste — could there be alcohol in it? 5,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 letter word BROWN BAG

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The straight part
We know that "could there be alcohol in it" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case could there be alcohol in it = brown bag.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BROWN BAG mean?

BROWN BAG verb
  1. To bring one's lunch to work or school in a brown paper bag

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