Crossword Genius

State in revolt is Washington (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tiswas

'state' is the definition.
(tiswas can mean a state of nervous excitement)

'in revolt is washington' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'TISWAS' is hidden within 'revolt is washington'.

(Other definitions for tiswas that I've seen before include "commotion" , "state" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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