Steels (oneself) Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, December 4, 2024 · 34-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 2021 and December 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 4, 2024 · 34-Across · 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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