The USA's second largest state (5)

I believe the answer is:

texas

(Other definitions for texas that I've seen before include "28th US state" , "Large US state" , "Second-largest US state by area" , "American state, capital Austin" , "Southern US state" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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