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State vote held in Assam and Darjeeling? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

texas

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'state' is the definition.
(Texas is an example)

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(Other definitions for texas that I've seen before include "Southern US state" , "Lone-Star state" , "American state, capital Austin" , "Breed of cattle -- non-Goths relax (anag)" , "State of USA" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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