Hot liquid state (7)

I believe the answer is:

tabasco

I believe this is a double definition.

'hot liquid' is the first definition.
(spicy sauce)

'state' is the second definition.
(Mexican state)

(Other definitions for tabasco that I've seen before include "ASBO Act (anag) - hot stuff!" , "Chilli sauce" , "Hot red sauce" , "Hot peppery sauce" , "Red pepper sauce" .)

I've seen this clue in The Everyman puzzle in The Observer.

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