It's perfect to be ensconced in here beside a log fire (5)

I believe the answer is:

ideal

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'it's perfect' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'be ensconced in here beside a log fire' is the wordplay.
'IDEAL' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ideal that I've seen before include "Just perfect, couldn't be better" , "Model of ethical behaviour" , "Conceptual" , "Model of perfection" , "that can't be bettered?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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