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She’s a bit of a siren, note (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

irene

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

'a bit of a siren note' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'note' could be 're' and 're' is found within the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for irene that I've seen before include "- - Worth, actress" , "- - Handl, actress" , "Goddess of peace - Byzantine ruler" , "Girl's name; Soames Forsyte's first wife" , "Girl's name (meaning Peace)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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