This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ T
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GRIT as a word: (idiomatic) Strength of mind; courage or fearlessness; fortitude; A collection of hard small materials, such as dirt, ground stone, debris from sandblasting or other such grinding, or swarf from metalworking.
GRIT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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