Answer: spunk

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPUNK

Gumption

SPUNK

Intrepid spirit

SPUNK

Mettle

SPUNK
Moxie
SPUNK
Precious mettle?
SPUNKCourage and fortitude
SPUNKPluck
SPUNKIntestinal fortitude
SPUNKFeistiness
SPUNKGrit
SPUNKTrue grit
SPUNKSpirit
SPUNKBackbone
SPUNKTouchwood.
SPUNKPluck: Colloq.
SPUNKPlucky spirit: Colloq.
SPUNKCourage in the face of difficulties: Colloq.
SPUNKCourage: Colloq.
SPUNKGrit.
SPUNKGumption.
SPUNKPluck.
SPUNKMettle.
SPUNKNerve.
SPUNKCourage
SPUNKWood or fungus that smolders when lit
SPUNKFungus that smolders when lit
SPUNKVivacity
SPUNKPluckiness
SPUNKLiveliness
SPUNKFeistiness or courage
SPUNKVivacious quality