A novice in a religious order (8)

I believe the answer is:

neophyte

(Other definitions for neophyte that I've seen before include "Pet honey for a religious novice" , "newcomer on the scene" , "Recent convert" , "Reformed character" , "They open for a new convert" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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