“Riot” crossword clue
Answer
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••••HOOT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HOOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Riot”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 16, 2026, where it runs at 24 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 16, 2026 grid11DHot pockets?7 ltrs›12D20-20, e.g.7 ltrs›13DSmall sounds6 ltrs›24DOne struggling to make ends meet7 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••HOOT4 ltrs
••••••TUMULT6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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