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It collapses when theres anarchy or red revolution (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

order

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'it collapses when theres anarchy' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'or red revolution' is the wordplay.
'revolution' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'red' written backwards gives 'der'.
'or'+'der'='ORDER'

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(Other definitions for order that I've seen before include "Arrangement; command" , "Command, mandate" , "Command; neatness" , "An authoritative command" , "Arrange < company" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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