| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DEPLOY | Position for an attack |
| CIRCLETHEWAGONS | Prepare for an attack |
| DIGIN | Prepare for an attack |
| CIRCLETHEWAGONS | Prepare for an Indian attack |
| DAWN | Starting time for an attack |
| MTANOFFENSIVE | Prepare for an abbreviated attack? |
| CHOPBLOCK | "But then I staved off an attack, using my great-axe for a..." |
| HOMEOFFICE | Elected position for an umpire? |
| LASTPLACE | Position for an also-ran. |
| OVERABARREL | Bad position for an oil trader? |
