The term MOB SCENES can be broken down into two crossword solutions: RIOTS (5 letters). A riot is a form of civil disorder characterized by a group of people acting in a violent and destructive way. It is typically a spontaneous and unorganized outburst of anger or frustration, often in response to a perceived injustice. Riots can range from small-scale events involving a few people to large-scale events involving hundreds or thousands of people.