What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stamp involving small US state in a row (6)" mean?

The definition is "row". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RI (synonym="Rhode Island, the smallest US State in area") in SEAL (synonym="a piece of wax, lead or other material, stamped with a device and attached as a means of authentication or attestation") = SERIAL; definition: "in a row" The answer is SERIAL.

Stamp involving small US state in a row (6)

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