| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Encircled with a belt | The Washington Post Sunday | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Steeled, as one's loins | The Washington Post Sunday | 06 Dec 2020 |
| Encircled | Eugene Sheffer | 26 Aug 2019 |
| Binded with something circular | Universal | 11 Dec 2016 |
| Prepared (oneself) for action | ||
| Prepared (oneself) for action | ||
| Steeled | ||
| Prepared for action | ||
| Mustered ones resources | ||
| Encircled | ||
| Scoffed; jeered | ||
| Braced. | ||
| Equipped. |