Crossword Genius

Attack from all sides (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

beset

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">attack from all sides</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for beset that I've seen before include "Hemmed in, afflicted with" , "besieged" , "Harry" , "Invested" , "surrounded by hostile forces" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times, The New York Times and the Newsday.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.