Grit (4)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">grit</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for sand that I've seen before include "Fine stone particles" , "Desert material" , "Rock particles; smooth" , "Beach grit" , "woman writer Chopin loved" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">grit</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for gravel that I've seen before include "Coarse sand with small stones used for roads, driveways etc" , "Shingle" , "Coarse sand mixed with small stones" , "Rocky fragments" , "bits of rock" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">grit</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for mettle that I've seen before include "'Nerve, heart, courage (6)'" , "Bravery" , "Fortitude" , "Inherent character - courage" , "Temperament; courage" .)