This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ T
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RIOT as a word: A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property; (intransitive) To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition.
RIOT has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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