What does the cryptic crossword clue "First of all, routinely attend thus in office — nine to five, say (5)" mean?

The definition is "nine to five, say". The wordplay uses acrostic. first letters of "routinely attend thus in office" = RATIO; definition: "nine to five, say" The answer is RATIO.

First of all, routinely attend thus in office — nine to five, say (5)

Times Cryptic #28820 | 23 Across | 2024-01-23 flower

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