Neophyte (4)
I believe the answer is:
tyro
'neophyte' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for tyro that I've seen before include "Learner" , "Spell for rookie" , "Initiate" , "'Beginner, novice (4)'" , "Novice; Tory (anag.)" .)