State in southwest India (3)

I believe the answer is:

goa

(Other definitions for goa that I've seen before include "Indian resort" , "Indian state, former Portuguese colony" , "State on west coast of India" , "Former Portuguese colony on the west coast of India" , "West coast Indian state" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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