| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ARMSDEAL | One may be cut before a fight |
| DUKES | They may be put up before a fight |
| TAROTDECK | It may be cut before a reading |
| PAWN | One may be placed before a king |
| KNEE | One may be taken before a proposal |
| STAB | One may be made before giving up |
