Answer:

spunky

Answer	Crossword Clue
SPUNKY	Courageous
SPUNKY	Spirited
SPUNKY	Plucky

SPUNKY	Courageous: Colloq.
SPUNKY	Spirited: Colloq.
SPUNKY	Game.

Crossword

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