What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idiot favouring rubbish principle of The Avengers? (3,3,3)" mean?

The definition is "principle of The Avengers?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIT (synonym of "Idiot") + FOR (synonym of "favouring") + TAT (synonym of "rubbish"); definition: "principle of The Avengers?" The answer is TITFORTAT.

Idiot favouring rubbish principle of The Avengers? (3,3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29013 | 7 Down | 2023-03-09 flower

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