Bridges in Baghdad cross it

TIGRIS

"Hint: "This major river flows through the capital of Iraq." This hint narrows the focus to Iraq's capital (Baghdad) and suggests the answer is a well-known river, making it easier than the original clue while still requiring some geographical knowledge."

Clue: "Bridges in Baghdad cross it" Answer: "TIGRIS" Explanation: The clue is a straightforward definition with a bit of geographical wordplay. The Tigris River runs through Baghdad, and bridges in the city span across it. The word "cross" hints that the answer is something that is physically crossed by bridges, leading to the name of the river.