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Was in a red state? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

owed

(Other definitions for owed that I've seen before include "Outstanding" , "Was due to pay" , "(Sum) due for payment" , "Had a duty to pay" , "Had an obligation to pay" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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