| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| OWS | Reactions to punches |
| OOFS | Reactions to gut punches |
| OOFS | Reactions to solar-plexus punches |
| OOFS | Responses to punches |
| SOCKPROOF | Resistant to punches? |
| ROLL | What to do with the punches |
| RINGSIDESEAT | Good place to catch the punches |
| puncher | one that punches (to perforate with a type of tool) |
| punchers | PUNCHER, one that punches (to perforate with a type of tool) |
| slugger | person who strikes hard, esp. a boxer noted for the ability to deliver hard punches |
