| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BRUNT | Major impact, as of an attack |
| BRUNT | Main impact of an attack |
| BRACED | Prepared as for an impact |
| SPEARHEADS | Leads, as an attack |
| DETER | Impede, as an attack |
| BEATBACK | Repel, as an attack |
| MOUNTS | Launches, as an attack |
| FENDS | Wards (off), as an attack |
| REPEL | Push back, as an attack |
| BEATOFF | Drive back, as an attack |
| SICS | Releases (on), as an attack dog |
