Crossword Clue:

MALLEATE to hammer to strike repeatedly

AnswerCrossword Clue
TIMEAFTERTIMERepeatedly ... and a hint to the answers to starred clues
PRAYMC Hammer "We got to ... just to make it today"
ALARMMorning device you might want to take a hammer to
MIDDLEEARSite of the hammer, anvil and stirrup ... and a hint to the hidden word in the answers to starred clues