| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| OPPOSE | Stake a stand against |
| LEANER | One resting against a stake |
| OPPOSE | Take a stand against |
| OPPOSES | Takes a stand against |
| SHELF | Stand against a wall |
| ETAGERE | Stand against a wall, perhaps |
| MASADA | Site of Jews' last stand against Romans: A.D. 72-73 |
| toughed | to stand firm, hold out against (a difficulty or difficult situation) (esp in tough it out) |
| SLAVE | "A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government cannot endure permanently half ... and half free": Abraham Lincoln |
