__ Star State (4)

I believe the answer is:

lone

(Other definitions for lone that I've seen before include "Solitary or single" , "Sole" , "He likes to operate by himself" , "Single and isolated" , "Unaccompanied" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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