Toni Morrison's birth state (4)

I believe the answer is:

ohio

(Other definitions for ohio that I've seen before include "American state, capital Columbus" , "The Buckeye State" , "US state, capital Columbus" , "Midwestern US state and river" , "Supporting framework" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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