Dire straits for supporter of monarchy (7)

From Times Cryptic 29536, 9A —

9A — Dire straits for supporter of monarchy (7) — TSARIST

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'supporter of monarchy' — The definition identifies the answer as someone who supports monarchical rule.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'Dire'
  • Operation
    'Dire' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'straits'
  • Assembly
    STRAITS = TSARIST

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