Cryptic crossword clue
One starts giant riots all over the place 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word INSTIGATOR

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "One starts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one starts = instigator.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INSTIGATOR mean?

INSTIGATOR noun
  1. A person who intentionally instigates, incites, or starts something, especially one that creates trouble.

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