| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Person who initiates | ||
| Inciter, firebrand (10) | ||
| Person who brings something about | ||
| Prime mover causing giants' riot (10) | ||
| I go in and start, somehow | ||
| One starts giant riots all over the place | The Telegraph Cryptic | 02 Nov 2019 |
| One starting out, initially poor leader | ||
| Detective losing vehicle on vacation could be troublemaker | The Telegraph Toughie | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Firebrand | Newsday | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Resort to its grain for a starter | ||
| Riot-causing reptile? | ||
| Troublemaker. | ||
| Provoker. |