Loyal Irishman in charge containing insurrection (9)

From Times Cryptic 29463, 2D

2D — Loyal Irishman in charge containing insurrection (9)PATRIOTIC

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Loyal' — Devoted to one's country — a single word meaning 'loyal'
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'in charge' → IC
  • Assembly
    PAT + IC + RIOT = PATRIOTIC

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