The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BRAWL
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More clues leading to the result BRAWL
- In outskirts of Bhopal, brutal altercation
- Support women’s lib in violent row
- Cry lustily about onset of rough altercation
- Cry about river squabble
- Fight fine Scottish Liberal
- Flipping R&B, something that bores The Clash
- Brother’s pointed tool used in fight
- Bruised head’s sore with long fight
- Shout when taking in boxer’s last fight
- Fight and shout about ending in uproar
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The straight part
We know that "violent row" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case violent row = brawl.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BRAWL mean?
BRAWL noun- A disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved.
- To engage in a brawl; to fight or quarrel.
- To create a disturbance; to complain loudly.
- Especially of a rapid stream running over stones: to make a loud, confused noise.
- To pour abuse on; to scold.
- To move to and fro, to quiver, to shake.
- A dance of French origin dating from the 16th century, performed by couples in a circle or a line; the music for this dance.
- A type of dance move or step.