What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suitable place for Otto I in north-east (5)" mean?

The definition is "Suitable place". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ICH (synonym="German for I, so "I for Otto"") in NE (synonym="north-east") = NICHE; definition: "Suitable place" The answer is NICHE.

Suitable place for Otto I in north-east (5)

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