What does the cryptic crossword clue "Smartphone program starting to really tempt novice (10)" mean?

The definition is "novice". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). APP (synonym="program") + R (first_letter="really") + ENTICE (synonym="tempt") = APPRENTICE; definition: "novice" The answer is APPRENTICE.

Smartphone program starting to really tempt novice (10)

Guardian Cryptic #28989 | 22 Across | 2023-02-09 flower

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