What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hide no longer in west-coast state (7)" mean?

The definition is "Hide". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ONCE (synonym="‘no longer’") in CAL (synonym="California – not the USPS approved two-letter abbreviation, but still in use – ‘west-coast state’") = CONCEAL; definition: "Hide" The answer is CONCEAL.

Hide no longer in west-coast state (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29537 | 22 Across | 2024-11-11 flower

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