What does the cryptic crossword clue "Emotional student joining year one class at the beginning (5)" mean?

The definition is "Emotional". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (abbreviation="student") + YR (abbreviation="year") + I (abbreviation="one") + C (first_letter="class") = LYRIC; definition: "Emotional" The answer is LYRIC.

Emotional student joining year one class at the beginning (5)

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