Clues for the word "GRITTY"
We've had 26 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 29 times in crosswords. It was last seen in USA Today crossword on February 05, 2024.
Definition of gritty
- a. - Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.
- a. - Spirited; resolute; unyielding.
Referring Clues
- Resolute
- Tough and courageous
- Like sandpaper
- Not completely dissolved, as a drink mix
- Strongly realistic
- Showing some pluck
- Willing to face danger
- Determined
- Courageous
- Showing some toughness
- Like sand
- Unflinchingly realistic
- Full of pluck
- Feeling like sandpaper
- Like a hard-hitting crime drama
- Tough and willing to face danger
- Courageously persistent
- Fearless
- Like crime dramas, often
- 15 downs shouldn't be so coarse
- Suitable for sanding
- Nitty ___ ( Slang for unvarnished truth )
- Tough as nails
- Unflinchingly determined
- Philly Flyers mascot
- Orange mascot from Philly
Last Seen In
- USA Today - February 05, 2024
- USA Today - August 09, 2022
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 11, 2017
- New York Times - May 02, 2017
- Universal - March 11, 2017
- Universal - November 18, 2016
- Netword - October 20, 2016
- Netword - August 03, 2016
- LA Times - March 29, 2016
- LA Times - August 20, 2015
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - October 10, 2014
- Washington Post - March 07, 2014
- Netword - March 14, 2013
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 28, 2012
- Washington Post - November 24, 2011
- USA Today - January 27, 2011
- LA Times Sunday - January 09, 2011
- Netword - January 02, 2011
- New York Times - November 26, 2010
- Washington Post - October 27, 2009
- New York Times - June 20, 2008
- Jonesin - December 26, 2006
- LA Times - August 27, 2006
- New York Times - December 06, 2004
- Washington Post - March 09, 2003
- New York Times - February 26, 2003
- New York Times - March 17, 2002
- Guardian Cryptic - May 04, 2001
- New York Times - April 23, 1998