Answer: spunk

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPUNKFungus that smolders when lit
SPUNKCourage: Colloq.
SPUNKGrit.
SPUNKGumption.
SPUNKPluck.
SPUNKMettle.
SPUNKNerve.
SPUNKCourage
SPUNKWood or fungus that smolders when lit
SPUNKCourage in the face of difficulties: Colloq.
SPUNKVivacity
SPUNKPluckiness
SPUNKLiveliness
SPUNKFeistiness or courage
SPUNKVivacious quality
spunkto begin to burn
spunkcourage; spirit
SPUNKGumption
SPUNKPlucky spirit: Colloq.
SPUNKPluck: Colloq.
SPUNKTouchwood.
SPUNKBackbone
SPUNKSpirit
SPUNKTrue grit
SPUNKGrit
SPUNKFeistiness
SPUNKIntestinal fortitude
SPUNKPluck
SPUNKCourage and fortitude
SPUNKPrecious mettle?
SPUNKMoxie
SPUNKMettle
SPUNKIntrepid spirit