The Clue
Ann Richards's bailiwick (5 letter answer)
The Answer
TEXAS
Tags
Notes
The answer TEXAS is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.
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Definition
TEXAS as a noun:
1. (Texas, Lone-Star State, TX) = the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico