Cryptic crossword clue
Interdependent mob — is city rioting? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SYMBIOTIC

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The straight part
We know that "Interdependent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case interdependent = symbiotic.
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What does SYMBIOTIC mean?

SYMBIOTIC noun
  1. Symbiotic star
SYMBIOTIC adjective
  1. Of, or relating to symbiosis; living together.
  2. Of a relationship with mutual benefit between two individuals or organisms.

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