What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ask for private trainee (8)" mean?

The definition is "trainee". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BEG (synonym="BEG") + INNER (synonym="INNER") = BEGINNER The answer is BEGINNER.

Ask for private trainee (8)

Times Cryptic #28810 | 28 Across | 2024-01-11 flower

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