Answer: pluck

AnswerCrossword Clue
PLUCKPull strings
pluckto pull out (feathers, flowers, etc.) from a fixed position
pluckto sound (the strings of a musical instrument)
pluckcourage
pluckto summon up one's courage; rouse one's spirits
pluckto pull out or off
pluckpull or tug
pluckto eradicate; uproot
PLUCKFiddle with a ukulele?
PLUCKGumption
PLUCKSpirit
PLUCKRemove feathers
PLUCKDeplume, in a way
PLUCKMake a chicken go bald?
PLUCKBass-playing move
PLUCKPlay, as a ukulele
PLUCKAlger hero's trait
PLUCKSpunk
PLUCKResolution in the face of difficulties.
PLUCKFighting spirit.
PLUCKCourage.
PLUCKYank out
PLUCKMoxie
PLUCKGritty quality
PLUCKTrue grit
PLUCKGet down?
PLUCKCourage
PLUCKPlay pizzicato
PLUCKGrit