What does the cryptic crossword clue "Backed disturbances, but not over prison (4)" mean?

This cryptic clue uses wordplay to arrive at the answer. Visit the page for progressive hints — definition, wordplay type, and a full step-by-step explanation.

Backed disturbances, but not over prison (4)

Times Cryptic #29180 | 10 Across | 2025-03-18

Generating...

I haven't cracked this one yet — but the brilliant team at Times for the Times have:

RI{o}TS (disturbances) [but not over – ‘o’], reversed [backed]

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →