Attention-seeking assault? (8)
I believe the answer is:
striking
'assault?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for striking that I've seen before include "Delivering a blow" , "going like the clappers?" , "not working" , "Attracting attention by reason of being unusual" , "Dramatically beautiful" .)