Rouse some of the most irresponsible elements (4)

I believe the answer is:

stir

'rouse' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'some of the most irresponsible elements' is the wordplay.
'some of' indicates a hidden word.
'STIR' is hidden within 'most irresponsible elements'.

(Other definitions for stir that I've seen before include "Excitement" , "Create revolutionary movement" , "jug" , "Whisk or make a move" , "Arouse; commotion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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