Providence, __ Island (5)

I believe the answer is:

rhode

(Other definitions for rhode that I've seen before include "Smallest state of the USA" , "American state, . . . . . Island, capital Providence" , ". . . . . Island is state of USA" , "US state . . . . . Island" , ". . . . . Island, state in New England" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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