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Personally devoted to poorly-manufactured alloy (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

loyal

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'personally devoted' is the definition.
'loyal' can be an answer for 'devoted' (similar in meaning). I'm not certain of the 'personally' bit.

'poorly-manufactured alloy' is the wordplay.
'alloy' anagrams to 'LOYAL'.
Though, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for loyal that I've seen before include "firm in solidarity" , "True to one's country etc" , "True-hearted" , "Solid" , "Faithful - reliable" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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