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Rile an iffy ensemble who are completely one-dimensional (6)

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I believe the answer is:

linear

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'one-dimensional' is the definition.
(I know that one-dimensional can be written as linear)

'rile an iffy' is the wordplay.
'iffy' indicates anagramming the letters.
'rile'+'an'='rilean'
'rilean' anagrammed gives 'LINEAR'.

'ensemble who are completely' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for linear that I've seen before include "Consisting of lines" , "Nailer (anag.)" , "Straight; sequential" , "-- Motor; -- equation" , "Involving one dimension only" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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