| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| contending | Struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger) |
| contended | Struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger) |
| contends | Struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger) |
| grappled | Struggle with or work hard to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge) |
| cojones | the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery; courage |
| flirting | Deliberately expose oneself to (danger or difficulty) |
| flirted | Deliberately expose oneself to (danger or difficulty) |
| quail | to lose heart or courage in difficulty or danger. |
