What does the cryptic crossword clue "Best state south of Massachusetts an island (5)" mean?

The definition is "island". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAP (synonym="do better than; best") + RI (synonym="Rhode Island, a US state south of the state of Massachusetts") = CAPRI; definition: "island" The answer is CAPRI.

Best state south of Massachusetts an island (5)

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