What does the cryptic crossword clue "Likely loner unpaired since turning up (5)" mean?

The definition is "Likely loner". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. ODD (synonym of "unpaired") + AS (synonym of "since") [reversal: "turning"]; definition: "Likely loner" The answer is SADDO.

Likely loner unpaired since turning up (5)

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