| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| RAPON | Strike, as a door |
| RAP | Strike a door, perhaps |
| SWAT | Strike, as a mosquito |
| RETIRE | Strike out, as a batter |
| COILS | Prepares to strike, as a cobra |
| COILS | Prepares to strike, as a snake |
| MISHIT | Strike poorly, as a tennis ball |
| COILSUP | Prepares to strike, as a snake |
| FOULBALL | It usually counts as a strike |
| SPARE | It's not as good as a strike |
| COILS | Gets ready to strike, as a snake |
| IDLES | Puts out of work, as a strike |
| GOSOLO | Strike out on one's own, as a musician |
