| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| NOISE | Assault on the eardrums |
| LOUD | Hard on the eardrums |
| DIN | Assault on the ears |
| GORE | "The Assault on Reason" author |
| ALGORE | "The Assault on Reason" author |
| GORE | Author of "The Assault on Reason" |
| ALGORE | Author of "The Assault on Reason" |
| GEOPHYSICALYEAR | Mass assault on the world's secrets. |
