981-mile-long river (4)

I believe the answer is:

ohio

(Other definitions for ohio that I've seen before include "part of the Midwest!" , "Supporting framework" , "E. central US state" , "Turning engine part" , "US state, capital Columbus" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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