Perfect state (5)

I believe the answer is:

utter

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'perfect' is the first definition.
('utter' can be a synonym of 'perfect')

'state' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for utter that I've seen before include "Circulate" , "Positive" , "Without a single qualification" , "Speak, articulate" , "Complete madman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu and The Telegraph.

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