Crossword clue

“"The most beautiful river on earth," per Thomas Jefferson”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

OHIO

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 23, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"The most beautiful river on earth," per Thomas Jefferson” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 23, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"The most beautiful river on earth," per Thomas Jefferson” clue?+

The answer is OHIO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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