What does the cryptic crossword clue "Novice leads expert in tie (4)" mean?

The definition is "tie". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (abbreviation="leads") + ACE (abbreviation="expert") = LACE; definition: "tie" The answer is LACE.

Novice leads expert in tie (4)

Guardian Cryptic #23264 | 23 Down | 2004-10-04 flower

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