How many letters does the top answer for “the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war” have?

The most common answer is arming (6 letters).

Crossword clue: the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war

2 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

arming 6 letters wn-def

the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war

equipping 9 letters wn-def

the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war