| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BRACES | Prepares for a crash, with "oneself" |
| BRACES | Prepares for a crash |
| STEELS | Prepares (oneself), as for a shock |
| SNUGS | Prepares for a storm, with "down" |
| STEELS | Prepares (oneself), as for combat |
| CARVES | Creates for oneself, with "out" |
