| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SWAT | Strike, as a mosquito |
| SWATS | Strikes, as a mosquito |
| SWAT | Hit, as a mosquito |
| SWATAT | Go after, as a mosquito |
| BIT | Fed from, as a vampire or a mosquito |
| RAPON | Strike, as a door |
| RETIRE | Strike out, as a batter |
| COILS | Prepares to strike, as a cobra |
| MISHIT | Strike poorly, as a tennis ball |
| COILSUP | Prepares to strike, as a snake |
| COILS | 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 |
