Answer: braced

AnswerCrossword Clue
bracedanything that stiffens or steadies
BRACEDSupported.
BRACEDInvigorated.
BRACEDFreshened
BRACEDAdded support to
BRACEDKept up
BRACEDLike some necks
BRACEDPrepared for a shock
BRACEDPrepared as for an impact
BRACEDPrepared to resist.
bracedcharacter, { or }, used to connect words or lines to be considered together
bracedto fasten or strengthen with a brace
braceddevice that holds parts together or in place
bracedBRACE, to support (to hold up)
bracedpair
bracedto steady (oneself)
braceddevice for straightening the teeth
BRACEDBeefed up
BRACEDSupported firmly.
BRACEDReinforced.
BRACEDGot up courage.
BRACEDTightened
BRACEDSupported, as framework
BRACEDButtressed
BRACEDFixed firmly
BRACEDPrepared, as for a jolt
BRACEDMade sturdier
BRACEDGot some reinforcements
BRACEDGot (oneself) ready, as for a shock
BRACEDReinforced
BRACEDHeld up
BRACEDGiven support
BRACEDSet, as for a shock