Answer:

braved

Answer	Crossword Clue
BRAVED	Faced courageously
BRAVED	Faced with fortitude
BRAVED	Met head-on

BRAVED	Ventured.
BRAVED	Showed pluck
BRAVED	Faced the challenge
BRAVED	Met with confidence
BRAVED	Faced with courage

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.