What does the cryptic crossword clue "Principal in favour of some turning up on time (8)" mean?

The definition is "Principal". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. FOR (synonym of "favour") + SOME (synonym of "some") + T (abbreviation of "time") [reversal: "turning"]; definition: "Principal" The answer is FOREMOST.

Principal in favour of some turning up on time (8)

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