“Northern California's ___ River” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Northern California's ___ River”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 1, 2025, where it runs at 44 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.