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Like beginners in cookery? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

raw

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This clue could be a double definition.

'like' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'beginners in cookery?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for raw that I've seen before include "Natural" , "Uncooked; immature" , "Inexperienced in war (3)" , "Callow" , "Red and inflamed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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