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Ferdinand tense in dazzling display (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

riot

'dazzling display' is the definition.
(as in a riot of colour)

'ferdinand tense' is the wordplay.
'ferdinand' becomes 'rio' (I've seen this in other clues).
'tense' becomes 't' (abbreviation used in many dictionaries).
'rio'+'t'='RIOT'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for riot that I've seen before include "Affray, fighting in the streets" , "Unruly assembly" , "Debauchery" , "Violent crowd disturbance" , "Crowd violence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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