Had avenger returned to conquer this state? (6)

I believe the answer is:

nevada

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'this state?' is the definition.
(I know that Nevada is American state)

'had avenger returned to conquer' is the wordplay.
'NEVADA' is hidden back-to-front within the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for nevada that I've seen before include "part of US" , "Sagebrush State" , "American state, capital Carson City" , "See 14" , "The Silver State" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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