Word on Rhode Island's flag (4)

I believe the answer is:

hope

(Other definitions for hope that I've seen before include "One who wrote about prisoner" , "English-born US comedian, d. 2003" , "Anticipation" , "Longing" , "Expect and wish" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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