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She's in dire need (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

irene

'she's' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in dire need' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'IRENE' is hidden in the letters of 'dire need'.

(Other definitions for irene that I've seen before include "Girl's name (meaning Peace)" , "- - Worth, actress" , "One can find a girl in Ree" , "Greek goddess of peace (English name)" , "Representative of peace" .)

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