Answer: tackled

AnswerCrossword Clue
TACKLEDWent to work on
TACKLEDDealt with
TACKLEDBegan dealing with.
TACKLEDTried to do, as something difficult.
TACKLEDTook on
tackledTACKLE, to seize and throw to the ground
tackledhoisting apparatus
tackledfishing equipment
tackledto undertake to handle or solve