What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leave out leading role not quite recalled? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Leave out". The wordplay uses a reversal. TIMO (reversal="TIMO") = OMIT; definition: "Leave out" The answer is OMIT.

Leave out leading role not quite recalled? (4)

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