The Clue
Mississippi tributary (4 letter answer)
The Answer
OHIO
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Notes
The answer OHIO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
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Definition
OHIO as a noun:
1. (Ohio, Buckeye State, OH) = a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
2. (Ohio, Ohio River) = a river that is formed in western Pennsylvania and flows westward to become a tributary of the Mississippi River