What does the cryptic crossword clue "Enlisted soldiers turned up, extremely loyal in dire need (8)" mean?

The definition is "Enlisted". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RO (synonym="RO") + LL (synonym="‘extremely L oya L ‘") + ENED (synonym="ENED") = ENROLLED; definition: "Enlisted" The answer is ENROLLED.

Enlisted soldiers turned up, extremely loyal in dire need (8)

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