Violent and needless disturbance Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Violent and needless disturbance . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HAVOC.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HAVOC Violent and needless disturbance (5)
3% MELEE Violent fracas (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 25, 2025
3% MAELSTROM Violent whirlpool (9) Universal Oct 15, 2025
3% HASTE Needless hurry (5) USA Today Sep 29, 2025
3% UPSET Disturb (5) Premier Sunday Sep 21, 2025
3% RIOT Violent disturbance (4) (4) Mirror Classic Sep 8, 2025
3% ADO Needless fuss (3) Newsday Aug 6, 2025
2% COMBAT Fight unruly mob in violent act (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 12, 2025
2% STIR Prison disturbance (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 11, 2025
2% DONOT __ DISTURB (hotel door sign) (5) Newsday Nov 11, 2025
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"HAVOC" is a term often used in the context of chaos or destruction. In a crossword, it signifies a violent and unnecessary disturbance. The word has a strong, impactful connotation, making it a fitting choice for a clue hinting at disorder or turmoil.