Peace-loving inspiration finds herself in dire need (5)

I believe the answer is:

irene

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'peace-loving inspiration finds herself' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'in dire need' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'IRENE' is hidden in the letters of 'dire need'.

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(Other definitions for irene that I've seen before include "Girl of peace" , "US actress, -- Dunne" , "Peaceful girl" , "Female name" , "In Greek mythology, the goddess of peace" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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