Attacks

HASAT

Think of a word meaning "harasses" where the first and last letters are the same.

"Attacks" is a cryptic clue where "HAS AT" means to criticize or confront someone aggressively—like "having a go at" them. The answer is split into two parts: "HAS" (possesses) and "AT" (a preposition), but together they form a phrase that fits the clue’s meaning. It’s a straightforward charade where the words combine to imply an attack, though the phrasing might feel a bit old-school.