What does the cryptic crossword clue "State of India, with support for facial hair (6)" mean?

The definition is "facial hair". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GOA (synonym="State") + TEE (abbreviation="support") = GOATEE; definition: "facial hair" The answer is GOATEE.

State of India, with support for facial hair (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29058 | 24 Across | 2023-05-01 flower

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