Crossword clue
Attack crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Attack”, from 3–9 letters. The most likely answer is ASSAULT.
All answers for “Attack”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| FIT | 3 | Sudden attack of illness |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| RAID | 4 | Sudden surprise attack |
| BOUT | 4 | Short spell of illness |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| STORM | 5 | Capture by sudden assault |
| BESET | 5 | Attack from all sides |
| SET ON | 5 | Attack suddenly |
| BLITZ | 5 | Intensive sudden attack |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| ASSAIL | 6 | Attack violently |
| CHARGE | 6 | Rush forward to attack |
| STRIKE | 6 | Sudden military attack |
| INVADE | 6 | Enter by force |
| AMBUSH | 6 | Attack from a hidden position |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| ASSAULT Best match | 7 | Violent physical attack |
| SEIZURE | 7 | Sudden attack, as of epilepsy |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| ONSLAUGHT | 9 | Fierce, sustained attack |
| OFFENSIVE | 9 | Large planned military attack |
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What does “Attack” mean?
A verb meaning to set upon violently, to criticize fiercely or to begin a task with energy. As a noun it is an assault or offensive, and also a sudden bout of illness such as an attack of coughing.
Solving tip
RAID, ASSAULT and CHARGE work as both noun and verb. If none of the fighting words fit, consider the medical sense: FIT, BOUT, SPASM or SEIZURE.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Attack"?
The most likely answer is ASSAULT (7 letters) — Violent physical attack. Other common answers are RAID (4), ASSAIL (6), CHARGE (6), STRIKE (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Attack"?
Answers to "Attack" range from 3–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.