Answer: spunky

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPUNKYCourageous
SPUNKYSpirited
SPUNKYPlucky
SPUNKYCourageous: Colloq.
SPUNKYSpirited: Colloq.
SPUNKYGame.
spunkyplucky (brave and spirited)
spunkyCourageous and determined