6 letters · 10 points in Scrabble
adjective composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
adjective willing to face danger
originEtymology tree English grit Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English gritty From grit + -y.
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