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All answers having "Prepare for battle" as clue:

3 Character Answers:

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ARM



4 Character Answers:

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GIRD

SPAR



5 Character Answers:

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ENARM

EQUIP



10 Character Answers:

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TAKEUPARMS



13 Character Answers:

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MEASURESWORDS



15 Character Answers:

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GIRDUPONESLOINS