The term 'attack, like a bear' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: MAUL (4 letters) and CLAWAT (6 letters). MAUL is an aggressive verb meaning to attack with great force, usually with one's hands or claws. CLAWAT is an onomatopoeia of the sound a bear makes when it swipes its claws at something. Both words are associated with bears, which are known for their strength and ferocity when attacking.