What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tracts of eastern and southern states (6)" mean?

The definition is "states". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym of "eastern") + S (synonym of "southern") + SAYS (synonym of "states"); definition: "Tracts" The answer is ESSAYS.

Tracts of eastern and southern states (6)

Guardian Cryptic #24154 | 7 Down | 2007-08-13 flower

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