Crossword Genius

State, for example (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

say

This clue is a double definition.

'state' is the first definition.
(to state something is to say it)

'for example' is the second definition.
('say' can be used to introduce an example)

(Other definitions for say that I've seen before include "Verbalise" , "Utter words" , "Utter, recite" , "SECOND PART OF 24" , "Authority to influence decision" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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