The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GIRDS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2013.
Prepares for action crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GIRDS | 64 % | 5 |
| ALERTS | 14 % | 6 |
| STEELS | 7 % | 6 |
| SQUARESOFF | 7 % | 10 |
| GEARSUP | 7 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Prepares for action
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- makes ready
- gets ready
- preliminary
- barker
- cook
- cooked
- developer
- preparation
- provision
- readies
- eggs
- haymaker
Crossword Answer definitions
GIRDS verb- To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
- To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
- To prepare oneself for an action.
- A sarcastic remark.
- A stroke with a rod or switch.
- A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
- To jeer at.
- To jeer.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result GIRDS
- Binds with a belt
- Braces
- Encircles
- Stiffens
- Strengthens
- Hems in
- Prepares, as for action
- Braces (oneself)
- Binds up
- Fastens up.
More clues leading to the result ALERTS
- Heads up!
- Tips off
- Google notifications
- Google service
- Sirens
- Puts on notice
- Warnings
- Warns
- Wake-up calls
- Advisories
More clues leading to the result STEELS
- Prepares for action
- Prepares for battle
- Stiffens up
- Makes tough
- Hardens
- Fills with resolution
- Toughens (oneself)
- Makes resolute
- Stiffens
- Becomes resolved