| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DARE | Test one's courage |
| GUTCHECK | Test of inner courage |
| DARED | Tested one's courage |
| BEARUP | Retain one's courage. |
| BEARUP | Keep one's courage. |
| DAUNT | Lessen one's courage |
| TAKEPH | Regain one's courage |
| pecker | one's spirits or courage |
| BRACEUP | Call forth one's courage. |
| GOTUP | Marshaled, as one's courage |
| SUMMON | Call forth, as one's courage |
| brace | to summon up one's courage; become resolute |
| pluck | to summon up one's courage; rouse one's spirits |
| whistle | to attempt to summon up one's courage or optimism in a difficult situation |
