Answer: pounces

AnswerCrossword Clue
POUNCESAttacks suddenly
POUNCESAttacks like a cat
POUNCESSprings
POUNCESHow Reddy Fox catches mice.
POUNCESSwoops
POUNCESLeaps lynxlike
pounces(of an animal or bird of prey) Spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey
pounces(of a person) Spring forward suddenly so as to attack or seize someone or something
pouncesPOUNCE, to swoop upon suddenly
pouncesTake sudden decisive action so as to grasp an opportunity
pouncesNotice and take swift and eager advantage of a mistake, remark, or sign of weakness