The Clue
Type of act (4 letter answer)
The Answer
RIOT
Tags
Notes
The answer RIOT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
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Definition
RIOT as a noun:
1. (riot, public violence) = a public act of violence by an unruly mob
2. (rioting, riot) = a state of disorder involving group violence
3. (belly laugh, sidesplitter, howler, thigh-slapper, scream, wow, riot) = a joke that seems extremely funny
4. (orgy, debauch, debauchery, saturnalia, riot, bacchanal, bacchanalia, drunken revelry) = a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
RIOT as a verb:
1. take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot; "Students were rioting everywhere in 1968"
2. (carouse, roister, riot) = engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking; "They were out carousing last night"