The term 'PREPARE FOR A FIGHT' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: ARM (3 letters), SPAR (4 letters), EMBATTLE (8 letters), and TRAIN (5 letters). ARMing oneself is the act of equipping oneself with weapons or other defensive tools. SPARring is a form of practice fighting, usually done with protective gear, that helps to hone one's skills in combat. EMBATTLEment is the process of organizing troops for battle, and TRAINing is the practice of honing one's skills in order to become more proficient in a certain activity. All of these activities are necessary when preparing for a fight.