The term 'attacked suddenly' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: 'RAIDED' and 'flewat'. 'RAIDED' is a verb meaning to make a sudden attack, usually with military force. It is often used to describe a surprise attack on an enemy or a place. 'Flewat' is an acronym for 'Fast Low-Altitude Warfare Attack Tactics', which is a type of air attack that involves flying at low altitudes in order to surprise the enemy. Both terms refer to a sudden and unexpected attack.