The term 'attack from all sides' can be summarized by three crossword solutions: SIEGE (5 letters), BESET (5 letters), and BESIEGE (7 letters). SIEGE is a military tactic in which an attacking force surrounds a defended location in order to isolate it and prevent supplies and reinforcements from entering. BESET is similar to SIEGE, but it is used to describe a situation in which a person or group is surrounded by difficulties or troubles. BESIEGE is a combination of the two words, and it means to surround with hostile intent.