What does the cryptic crossword clue "One reluctant to change light in the kitchen is ringing friend endlessly (7)" mean?

The definition is "One reluctant to change". The wordplay uses a deletion. UDD (synonym="UDD") in LITE (synonym="low in calories, light in the kitchen") = LUDDITE; definition: "One reluctant to change" The answer is LUDDITE.

One reluctant to change light in the kitchen is ringing friend endlessly (7)

Times Cryptic #29099 | 9 Across | 2024-12-13 flower

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