Cliff by a river (5)

I believe the answer is:

bluff

(Other definitions for bluff that I've seen before include "Feign" , "Act deceptively; steep cliff" , "Try to fool in poker game" , "Pretend - headland" , "Mislead; cliff; hearty" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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