What does the cryptic crossword clue "A nun tried misbehaving like a novice (9)" mean?

The definition is "like a novice". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ANUNTRIED ("A nun tried") [anagram: "misbehaving"] = UNTRAINED; definition: "like a novice" The answer is UNTRAINED.

A nun tried misbehaving like a novice (9)

Times Cryptic #28600 | 13 Across | 2023-05-11 flower

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