Tyro, novice (8)
I believe the answer is:
beginner
This clue is a double definition.
'tyro' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'novice' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for beginner that I've seen before include "Starter" , "Tyro, learner" , "Tiro, novice" , "Tyro, novice" , "new recruit, perhaps" .)