US state in which Las Vegas is situated (6)

I believe the answer is:

nevada

(Other definitions for nevada that I've seen before include "Southwestern US state" , "State including Las Vegas" , "The Silver State" , "Sagebrush State" , "US state, NV" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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