What does the cryptic crossword clue "American backer I turned up (8)" mean?

The definition is "American". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. ANGEL (synonym of "backer") + ONE (synonym of "I") [reversal: "turned"]; definition: "American" The answer is ANGELENO.

American backer I turned up (8)

Times Cryptic #28726 | 17 Down | 2023-10-05 flower

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