This is sometimes used in an attempt to quell a riot (4,3) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TEARGAS This is sometimes used in an attempt to quell a riot (4,3) (7)
6% STAB Attempt to use a knife (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jan 14, 2026
5% TRIO Group causing riot? (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Feb 10, 2026
5% SCREAM Absolute riot (6) LA Times Daily Feb 3, 2026
5% ESSAY Attempt; written composition (5) The Telegraph Plusword Feb 2, 2026
5% ENDEAVOUR Attempt (9) The Telegraph Quick Jan 29, 2026
5% ONTARIO Rampaging on a riot in province (7) (7) Mirror Cryptic Jan 26, 2026
5% CONQUEROR Brief doubt quelled by racket gold winner (9) The Times Cryptic Jan 23, 2026
5% RETRY Attempt again (5) New York Times Mini Jan 15, 2026
5% SWING Attempt to hit a baseball (5) LA Times Daily Jan 13, 2026
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