What does the cryptic crossword clue "State of Massachusetts? Just a western part (5)" mean?

The definition is "State". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in reverse of MASSAchusetts – “western” indicates the reversal, and Assam is one of the states of India The answer is ASSAM.

State of Massachusetts? Just a western part (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29083 | 17 Across | 2023-05-30 flower

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