Answer: takeson

AnswerCrossword Clue
TAKESON

Engages

TAKESON

Hires

TAKESON

Assumes

TAKESON
Challenges
TAKESON
Brings aboard
TAKESONAccepts, as a challenge
TAKESONMakes a fuss.
TAKESONTangles with.
TAKESONConfronts
TAKESONAccepts a challenge
TAKESONAgrees to fight