Narrow inlet of a river Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Narrow inlet of a river . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RIA.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RIA Narrow inlet of a river (3)
5% RIAS Narrow inlets (4) LA Times Daily Jan 11, 2026
4% STREAMS Narrow rivers (7) Commuter Dec 31, 2025
3% BAYOU Marshy inlet (5) Eugene Sheffer Jan 17, 2026
3% TAPERED Narrowed (7) (7) Mirror Quick Jan 15, 2026
3% GALLEY Narrow kitchen (6) New York Times Jan 15, 2026
3% STRAIT Narrow waterway (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 15, 2026
3% BRAY River goes into inlet in village on the Thames (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 14, 2026
3% REDSEA Indian Ocean inlet (3,3) (6) Mirror Quick Jan 14, 2026
3% INLET Narrow waterway (5) USA Today Jan 13, 2026
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A "ria" is a crossword answer that refers to a narrow inlet of a river. Rias are formed when sea levels rise, flooding the lower courses of rivers and creating these distinctive coastal features. They are common in regions with a history of glaciation or tectonic activity.