“Attacks from all sides” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BESETS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Attacks from all sides”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 22, 2026, where it runs at 65 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.