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Oscar slicing bean for a fresh starter (4)

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I believe the answer is:

noob

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'a fresh starter' is the definition.
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'oscar slicing bean' is the wordplay.
'oscar' becomes 'O' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'slicing' indicates putting letters inside (some letters slice into others).
'bean' becomes 'nob' (I've seen this in another clue).
'o' put inside 'nob' is 'NOOB'.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for noob that I've seen before include "inexperienced person" , "novice" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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