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Public melee (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

riot

(Other definitions for riot that I've seen before include "Disturbance of the peace by many" , "Public disorder" , "A public affray or disturbance" , "Dazzling display - revelry" , "very funny" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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