Reds' and Browns' state (4)

I believe the answer is:

ohio

(Other definitions for ohio that I've seen before include "American state, capital Columbus" , "great river" , "US state, capital Columbus" , "State of east central US" , "Supporting framework" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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