Erratic mounted police contain riotous raid Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Erratic mounted police contain riotous raid" leads us to the answer "SPORADIC." Let's break down why this answer fits perfectly:

1. Erratic: This word indicates inconsistency, irregularity, or unpredictability.
2. Mounted police: Refers to officers on horseback, typically associated with controlling crowds or maintaining order.
3. Contain: Suggests the concept of something being inside or surrounded by something else.
4. Riotous raid: Implies a chaotic or disorderly advance or assault, often a sudden and forceful incursion.

When we put all these elements together, we see that "SPORADIC" perfectly encapsulates the idea of something happening irregularly or intermittently. The erratic nature of the raid, the involvement of the mounted police trying to contain the chaos, all point to a situation that is sporadic in occurrence. This word ties all the different components of the clue together in a cohesive and logical manner.

Definition of "SPORADIC"

occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated

Example :

sporadic fighting broke out

 The Crossword clue "Erratic mounted police contain riotous raid" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Guardian Quiptic	10 December 2018	SPORADIC