| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare for hostilities | ||
| Get ready for battle: 3 wds. | ||
| Prepare to fight | ||
| Prepare for a fight (9-Across + 22-Across) | Wall Street Journal | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Prepare to battle upstream furiously in Alaska? On the contrary | The Telegraph Toughie | 31 Mar 2015 |
| Prepare for battle |