Very dirty state (7)

I believe the answer is:

squalor

(Other definitions for squalor that I've seen before include "Dirt and untidiness" , "Sordid, neglected state" , "Unpleasant dirtiness" , "Disgusting filth" , "Extremely dirty state" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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