The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RUMPUS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result RUMPUS
- America on bottom row
- Out-of-time president of America might create this
- Knocked back drink with spirit, engendering furore
- Hullabaloo behind us
- Uproar when spirit drink’s knocked back
- Terrible noise from strange Manx cat
- Drink, one way and another, leads to disturbance
- Commotion behind the Guardian
- Odd cat in auditorium causing a stir
- Furore created by odd drug dealer
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The straight part
We know that "row" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case row = rumpus.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RUMPUS mean?
RUMPUS noun- A noisy, sometimes violent disturbance; noise and confusion; a quarrel.
- A rumpus room.