What does the cryptic crossword clue "Provoked near riot at the front (8)" mean?

The definition is "front". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NEARRIOT ("near riot") [anagram: "at"] = ANTERIOR; definition: "front" The answer is ANTERIOR.

Provoked near riot at the front (8)

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