What does the cryptic crossword clue "One following round for each amateur (8)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses charade, container. I (synonym of "One") + NEXT (synonym of "following") + PER (synonym of "for each") [container: "round"]; definition: "amateur" The answer is INEXPERT.

One following round for each amateur (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29378 | 11 Across | 2024-05-09 flower

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