“German river to the North Sea” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELBE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “German river to the North Sea”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 22, 2026, where it runs at 32 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.