| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| STEELS | Mentally prepares for an ordeal |
| TOOKADEEPBREATH | Prepared for an ordeal |
| GIRDUPONESLOINS | Prepare for an ordeal |
| APTESTPAS | Aides for an honor student ordeal? |
| LURKS | Prepares for an ambush |
| KNEELS | Prepares for an engagement? |
| CRAMS | Prepares for an exam. |
| CATERS | Prepares food for an affair |
| CORES | Prepares an apple for eating |
| CATERS | Prepares fare for an affair |
| PREHEATS | Prepares for cooking, as an oven |
| DICES | Prepares ham for an omelet, say |
| PREHEATS | Prepares an oven, as for baking |
