This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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