Northernmost state of USA (6)

I believe the answer is:

alaska

(Other definitions for alaska that I've seen before include "Detached US state" , "cold place" , "Northmost US state" , "Largest state of the USA" , "Largest US state by area" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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