Crossword puzzle clue "alley attackers"

MUGGER, (Hindi) a broad-snouted Indian crocodile, also MUGGAR, MUGGUR

AGGRESSOR, one who aggresses

ANTEATER, any of several mammals that feed on ants

APHID, a plant-louse, a small homopterous insect that sucks plant juices, also APHIS

ARMADA, (Spanish) a fleet of war ships

ASSAILANT, one who assails

to assail