State in north-eastern India (5)

I believe the answer is:

assam

(Other definitions for assam that I've seen before include "N East Indian state?" , "region out east" , "Indian province" , "Tea-growing region" , "Sort of tea" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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