Great shakes when it's used to quell a riot? (4,3) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TEARGAS Great shakes when it's used to quell a riot? (4,3) (7) Puzzler Cryptic May 11, 2025
73% ICONOCLAST Rebel using cool antics when rioting (10) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 20, 2025
61% EVADE Shake off (5) Universal Sep 3, 2025
61% AGREE Shake hands (on) (5) LA Times Daily Sep 3, 2025
61% HUSTLES Shakes a leg (7) Commuter Aug 25, 2025
61% MAKESADEAL Shakes on it (10) LA Times Daily Jul 27, 2025
61% ASLEEP Shake please, when dozing (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 20, 2025
61% VIBRATIONS Shakings (10)
61% HOOT Riot (4) USA Today Jun 27, 2025
58% WAG Shake a tail, say (3)

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