Answer: forays

AnswerCrossword Clue
FORAYSIncursions
FORAYSSudden attacks
FORAYSIncursions ... or, phonetically, what the answers to starred clues contain
FORAYSRaids
FORAYSInitial ventures
FORAYSSurprise attacks
FORAYSIncursions.
FORAYSRaids for spoils.
FORAYSRains.
FORAYSMakes inroads
foraysFORAY, to raid (to make a sudden assault on)
foraysattempt
foraysquick raid