The term 'suddenly attacked' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: FORAYED (7 letters), FLEWAT (6 letters), and LUNGEDAT (8 letters). FORAYED means to make a sudden attack or raid, usually for a short period of time. FLEWAT is an archaic word meaning to fly at someone or something. Lastly, LUNGEDAT is an archaic word meaning to lunge at someone or something. All three words describe a sudden attack or assault.