State of commotion (7)

I believe the answer is:

turmoil

(Other definitions for turmoil that I've seen before include "Violent confusion" , "State of great commotion or disturbance" , "racket" , "Violent commotion" , "Pandemonium" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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