Only state that doesn’t share any letters with “mackerel” WSJ Crossword Clue

Think of a state known for its buckeyes and a famous university, avoiding the fishy alphabet.

???? is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States.

The clue asks for a U.S. state whose name doesn't share any letters with the word 'mackerel.' By examining the letters in 'mackerel' (M, A, C, K, E, R, L) and comparing them with the letters of each state's name, '????' is the only state that has none of these letters.

State along a river of the same name, Home of Columbus, Home of Xenia, the U.S.'s largest city whose name starts with "X", Reds and Browns’ home, Birthplace of seven U.S. presidents