What does the cryptic crossword clue "State finds Boatman in picket (5)" mean?

The definition is "State". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). I (synonym="as in 5") in POST (synonym="POST") = POSIT; definition: "State" The answer is POSIT.

State finds Boatman in picket (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29127 | 26 Across | 2023-07-20 flower

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