Historical clue formulations

• Take on, or take down — 2026-02-14
• Deal with, as a problem — 2024-10-02
• Blind side protector, usually, in an offensive line — 2017-05-14
• Take on — 2010-05-12
• Take on — 2008-12-14
• Guard's neighbor — 2003-08-06
• Angler's gear — 2003-02-19
• Take on — 2002-08-11
• Take on — 2001-01-21