What does the cryptic crossword clue "Near riot breaks out towards the front (8)" mean?

The definition is "Near". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NEARRIOT ("Near riot") [anagram: "breaks"] = ANTERIOR; definition: "towards the front" The answer is ANTERIOR.

Near riot breaks out towards the front (8)

Guardian Cryptic #27371 | 7 Down | 2017-12-04 flower

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