High steep bank caused by river erosion (5)

I believe the answer is:

bluff

(Other definitions for bluff that I've seen before include "Try to deceive" , "Act deceptively; steep cliff" , "Honest" , "Bank - subterfuge" , "Mislead; cliff; hearty" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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