Prepares, as oneself for battle Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 17, 2018 · 1-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 17, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 17, 2018 · 1-Down · 5 letters
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prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border"
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