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Somewhat directionless anger (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ire

'anger' is the definition.
(ire is intense rage)

'somewhat directionless' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' indicates a hidden word.
'IRE' is hidden in the letters of 'directionless'.

(Other definitions for ire that I've seen before include "Anger, rage" , "passion" , "resentment" , "Losing head" , "Irritation, anger" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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