Crossword Genius

American radio wanting shows (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

iowan

'american' is the definition.
(someone from Iowa)

'radio wanting shows' is the wordplay.
'shows' indicates a hidden word.
'IOWAN' is hidden within 'radio wanting'.

(Other definitions for iowan that I've seen before include "From Des Moines, say?" , "Statesman" , "US resident" , "One from Des Moines perhaps" , "American" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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