Inevitable in creating endless havoc! (7)

I believe the answer is:

certain

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'inevitable' is the definition.
('certain' can be similar in meaning to 'inevitable')

'in creating endless havoc' is the wordplay.
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'in' is present in the answer.
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(Other definitions for certain that I've seen before include "Assured" , "Known beyond doubt" , "Nice art (anag)" , "Sure, definite" , "Sure; specific" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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