For starters, only the virtuous have them! (7)

I believe the answer is:

novices

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'for starters' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for novices that I've seen before include "Beginners, who have not sinned?" , "Converts" , "starters?" , "Tyros" , "Beginners; nuns" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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