Eastern American state known for its prized lobsters (5)

I believe the answer is:

maine

(Other definitions for maine that I've seen before include "somewhere in America" , "The USA's Pine Tree State" , "US state, capital Augusta (5)" , "New England state" , "North-east American state" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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