This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026 (32 Across) and the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
NYT Crossword, August 17, 2026, 32 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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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.
Mini Crossword, March 25, 2026, 8 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ T
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