Answer:

pertness

Answer	Crossword Clue
PERTNESS	Saucy behavior
PERTNESS	Sauciness
PERTNESS	Sauciness.

PERTNESS	A trait of Laura's: Gil Blas.
PERTNESS	Cheek

Crossword

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