What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ready for a fight by obelisks, with honours even (2,7,5)" mean?

The definition is "Ready for a fight". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AT (synonym="by") + DAGGERS (synonym="obelisks – obeli is also used – characters (†") + DRAWN (synonym="with honours even") = AT DAGGERS DRAWN; definition: "Ready for a fight" The answer is AT DAGGERS DRAWN.

What is the answer to "Ready for a fight by obelisks, with honours even (2,7,5)"?

The answer is AT DAGGERS DRAWN.

Ready for a fight by obelisks, with honours even (2,7,5)

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