What does the cryptic crossword clue "Red-faced American in a state! (7)" mean?

The definition is "a state!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FLORID (synonym="Red-faced") + A (abbreviation="American") = FLORIDA; definition: "a state!" The answer is FLORIDA.

Red-faced American in a state! (7)

Independent Cryptic #11717 | 6 Across | 2024-04-30 flower

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