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Flag of the state founder, a six-footer (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pennant

'flag' is the definition.
(I know that pennant is a type of flag)

'state founder a six-footer' is the wordplay.
'state founder' becomes 'penn' (I've seen this in another clue).
'a six footer' becomes 'ant' (an ant has six feet).
'penn'+'ant'='PENNANT'

'of the' is the link.

(Other definitions for pennant that I've seen before include "Triangular flag" , "Standard" , "Banner" , "Long narrow flag" , "Tapering flag" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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