I again show anger (3)

I believe the answer is:

ire

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(Other definitions for ire that I've seen before include "Fury" , "Anger among admirers" , "Choler" , "Losing head" , "Anger, annoyance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and the Evening Standard.

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