The Clue
Reason for an "R" (8 letter answer)
The Answer
VIOLENCE
Tags
Notes
The answer VIOLENCE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Extremely rough action
R-rating reason
Rating factor, perhaps
Concern of some media watchdogs
What "R" might indicate
Problem re some TV programs
Definition
VIOLENCE as a noun:
1. (violence, force) = an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists); "he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one"
2. (ferocity, fierceness, furiousness, fury, vehemence, violence, wildness) = the property of being wild or turbulent; "the storm's violence"
3. a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.