"The River ____" (3)

I believe the answer is:

rat

(Other definitions for rat that I've seen before include "One deserting sinking ship" , "Rodent; traitor" , "Change sides" , "Unpleasant character" , "Cad" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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