What does the cryptic crossword clue "Revered area of land divides a US state (6)" mean?

The definition is "Revered". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ACRE (synonym=""area of land"") in SD (synonym="South Dakota, a "state"") = SACRED; definition: "Revered" The answer is SACRED.

Revered area of land divides a US state (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29006 | 24 Down | 2023-03-01 flower

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