What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sets off mayhem" from February 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Sets off mayhem”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 7, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance

CAUSESARIOT

Letters11

Starts withC

Ends withT

Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 7, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sets off mayhem” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 7, 2025 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with C and ends with T, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sets off mayhem” clue?+

The answer is CAUSESARIOT (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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