Loyal Irishman in charge containing insurrection (9)
2D — Loyal Irishman in charge containing insurrection (9) — PATRIOTIC
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Definition
Definition found: 'Loyal' — Devoted to one's country — a single word meaning 'loyal'Devoted to one's country — a single word meaning 'loyal'
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Wordplay
Wordplay: CharadeThe parts join end to end: PAT-RIOT-IC. 'Containing' is part of the surface reading — the actual mechanism is a charade.
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Abbreviation
Abbreviations spotted: 'in charge' → IC'In charge' = IC — a standard abbreviation
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Assembly
PAT + IC + RIOT = PATRIOTIC