New York's Nickname, the __ State

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Popcorn Time, Group 399, Puzzle 4 (Computer Animation).

Question is: New York's Nickname, the __ State

and the answer is: EMPIRE

Word Meaning:

EMPIRE — A political state, often a monarchy, that has achieved a much greater current size than its initial size by conquering surrounding territories, cities or nations.

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