What does the cryptic crossword clue "inexperienced revolutionary meeting the enemy when guns are fired (7)" mean?

The definition is "when guns are fired". The wordplay uses a reversal. RAW (reversal="inexperienced") + TIME (synonym="“the enemy” – as also used in Pasquale’s previous puzzle") = WARTIME; definition: "when guns are fired" The answer is WARTIME.

inexperienced revolutionary meeting the enemy when guns are fired (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29007 | 3 Down | 2023-03-02 flower

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