Crossword Genius

Fussy eater disturbing novices’ rite (11)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

insectivore

'fussy eater' is the definition.
(insectivores have a specific or fussy diet)

'disturbing novices' rite' is the wordplay.
'disturbing' indicates an anagram (I've seen this in other clues).
'novices'+'rite'='novicesrite'
'novicesrite' anagrammed gives 'INSECTIVORE'.

(Other definitions for insectivore that I've seen before include "Cricket fan perhaps" , "Animal such as an anteater" , "creature like a mole" , "Creature such as hedgehog or shrew" , "Animal such as a hedgehog or shrew" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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