What does the cryptic crossword clue "Neat, adopting Indonesian island's loyalty to race (9)" mean?

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Neat, adopting Indonesian island's loyalty to race (9)

Times Cryptic #29042 | 7 Down | 2024-10-08

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TRIM (neat) containing [adopting] BALI’S (Indonesian island’s)

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