Claim media tell detainees direct (9)

I believe the answer is:

immediate

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'direct' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'claim media tell detainees' is the wordplay.
'IMMEDIATE' is hidden within the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for immediate that I've seen before include "Occurring without delay" , "Instant" , "Prompt, straightaway" , "Involving no delay" , "on the spot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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