Cryptic crossword clue
Artless states of North America with which I’m associated? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word NAIVETIES

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The straight part
We know that "Artless states" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case artless states = naiveties.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does NAIVETIES mean?

NAIVETIES noun
  1. Lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity.

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