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Chase renegade, inwardly calm (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

serene

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'calm' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'chase renegade inwardly' is the wordplay.
'SERENE' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for serene that I've seen before include "Not agitated" , "Calm and unclouded" , "Totally unagitated" , "Calm and at peace" , "without any trouble" .)

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