What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blunder in Caribbean location not initiated by an irregular soldier (9)" mean?

The definition is "irregular soldier". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ERR (synonym="blunder") in GUILLA (synonym="GUILLA") = GUERRILLA; definition: "irregular soldier" The answer is GUERRILLA.

Blunder in Caribbean location not initiated by an irregular soldier (9)

Times Cryptic #28837 | 26 Across | 2024-02-12 flower

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