The term 'PREPARED TO BE DUBBED' can be solved by two crossword solutions, 'KNEELED' (7 letters) and 'KNELT' (5 letters). Kneeling is a gesture of respect, submission, or supplication, often done in religious ceremonies. It is also a common practice for knights to kneel before their king or queen when they are being dubbed a knight. Therefore, the phrase 'prepared to be dubbed' could refer to someone getting ready to kneel before a monarch in order to receive the title of knighthood.