Assault - Crossword Clue, Answer and Explanation

'assault' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for molest that I've seen before include "Handle roughly, torment" , "Maliciously interfere with" , "Attack or interfere with a person" , "Accost in motels" , "Fame" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Mirror, The Independent, the Evening Standard, The Star Tribune, the Sydney Morning Herald and the King Feature Syndicate.

'assault' is the definition.
(attack is a kind of assault)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for attack that I've seen before include "Offensive move" , "Offensive action" , "Assault - assail" , "Set upon" , "mount an offensive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Mirror, The Independent, the Evening Standard, The Star Tribune, the Sydney Morning Herald and the King Feature Syndicate.

'assault' is the definition.
(synonyms)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for battery that I've seen before include "Personal attack" , "Electricity source" , "Power cell" , "One may be charged" , "Electrical 1 down" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

'assault' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for onset that I've seen before include "Stone (anag)" , "Beginning (of disease etc)" , "Cast stone in attack" , "Beginning; military attack" , "17 down [ASSAULT]" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard and the Penny Press.

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