Adler who bested Sherlock Holmes (5)

I believe the answer is:

irene

(Other definitions for irene that I've seen before include "Greek godess of peace" , "- - Worth, actress" , "Peaceful girl" , "Female name" , "Goddess of peace - Byzantine ruler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal and the King Feature Syndicate.

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