“World's third-largest river by discharge, after the Amazon and the Congo” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ORINOCO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “World's third-largest river by discharge, after the Amazon and the Congo”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 9, 2026, where it runs at 25 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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