The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word AGGRESS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2014.
Strike first crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| AGGRESS | 100 % | 7 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Strike first
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- preempt
 - pre-empt
 - aggress
 - fillip
 - down
 - sclaff
 - bahrain
 - break
 - bring out
 - buck
 - call
 - catch
 
Crossword Answer definitions
AGGRESS noun- Aggression.
 
- To set upon; to attack.
 - (construed with on) To commit the first act of hostility or offense against; to begin a quarrel or controversy with someone; to make an attack against someone.
 
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