What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blocking passage in church, one wet behind ears (5)" mean?

The definition is "wet behind ears". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). I (synonym="one") in NAVE (synonym="NAVE") = NAIVE; definition: "wet behind ears" The answer is NAIVE.

Blocking passage in church, one wet behind ears (5)

Times Cryptic #28310 | 25 Across | 2022-06-07 flower

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