Loyalist during the American Revolution (4)

I believe the answer is:

tory

(Other definitions for tory that I've seen before include "type on right? Yes" , "English Conservative politician or Donegal island" , "Traditionalist" , "Politician; tyro (anag.)" , "A British Conservative" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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