Quiet before and after riot -- disorderly but not very long Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHORTISH Quiet before and after riot -- disorderly but not very long (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 15, 2021
5% SHANNON Quiet before long consumes northern river and sea area (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 17, 2026
5% APPEAR Look for a very quiet listener (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Feb 15, 2026
5% PETSHOP Those working in very quiet store (3,4) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 10, 2026
5% TOO It may come before long (3) The Atlantic Feb 6, 2026
5% PRESTON Quiet relaxation before performing in city (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 3, 2026
5% SCREAM Absolute riot (6) LA Times Daily Feb 3, 2026
5% CHAOS Disorderly state (5) Commuter Feb 2, 2026
5% CALMED Quieted (6) Commuter Jan 30, 2026
5% ACERBIC After race riots, writer is bitter (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 29, 2026

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