Answer:

clawat

Answer	Crossword Clue
CLAWAT	Try to scratch
CLAWAT	Use for scratching
CLAWAT	Paw, like a bear

CLAWAT	Attack, like a bear
CLAWAT	Paw
CLAWAT	Attack, bear-style
CLAWAT	Attack like a bear
CLAWAT	Scratch, as a cat might a sofa
CLAWAT	Assault, bear-style

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.