Attack

SETUPON

Think of a chess move that initiates aggression, often involving a piece moving forward to challenge the opponent’s position.

"Attack" hints at a physical assault, but the answer "SETUPON" is a playful twist. It breaks down as "SET UP ON," meaning to ambush or trap someone—like setting them up for an attack. The wordplay turns a simple phrase into a clever cryptic clue by splitting the answer into parts that fit the definition.