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Raid a hotel around part of America (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

idaho

'part of america' is the definition.
(I know that Idaho is part of United States of America)

'raid a hotel around' is the wordplay.
'around' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'IDAHO' is hidden in the letters of 'raid a hotel'.

(Other definitions for idaho that I've seen before include "agricultural land" , "North-western US state" , "Rocky Mountain state" , "The Gem State (US)" , "My Own Private -- (1991 film)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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