The Clue
Moxie (4 letter answer)
The Answer
GUTS
Tags
Notes
The answer GUTS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
Related Clues
Courage
Fortitude
Grit
Gumption
Kishkes
Mettle
Stamina
Card game
Courage, colloquially
True grit
They may be spilled
Definition
GUTS as a noun:
1. (backbone, grit, guts, moxie, sand, gumption) = fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it"
GUT as a noun:
1. (intestine, bowel, gut) = the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
2. a narrow channel or strait
3. (catgut, gut) = a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery
GUT as a verb:
1. empty completely; destroy the inside of; "Gut the building"
2. remove the guts of; "gut the sheep"