Hounds romping in North American river (6)

I believe the answer is:

hudson

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Here is my best explanation:

'river' is the definition.
(Hudson is an example)

'hounds romping in north american' is the wordplay.
'hounds' anagrams to 'HUDSON'.
Though, I am unsure how this is indicated.

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