Clues for the word "METTLE"
We've had 39 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 71 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on December 02, 2025.
Definition of mettle
- n. - Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; -- usually in a good sense.
Referring Clues
- Gumption
- Grit
- Pluck
- Pluck
- Spunk
- Fiber
- Courage to carry on
- Strength of spirit
- Courage and fortitude
- Courage
- Heart
- Fortitude
- It's tested in battles
- It may be tested
- Stamina
- Fighting spirit
- Moxie
- Backbone
- Nerve
- Ability, courage
- Inner strength
- Gameness
- Spirit and resilience
- Spirit
- Spirit; courage
- Valor
- Inherent character - courage
- Courage, spirit
- Nerve, courage
- Courage that may be "proven"
- Spirit or courage
- Adventurous one's quality
- Spirit, resilience
- Capacity for courage
- Test one's ___ (be a challenge)
- The spirit a man of iron may be said to have
- Resolve
- Strength of character
- Guts
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - December 02, 2025
- LA Times - November 05, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - September 19, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - May 01, 2025
- LA Times - December 04, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - November 26, 2024
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - November 05, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - September 03, 2024
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - May 21, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - March 01, 2024
- New York Times - February 01, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - August 23, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - June 08, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - November 02, 2022
- New York Times - June 20, 2022
- Evening Standard Quick - February 02, 2018
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - December 11, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - November 10, 2017
- LA Times - October 09, 2017
- Evening Standard Quick - October 03, 2017
- Evening Standard Quick - November 22, 2016
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - September 18, 2016
- Evening Standard Quick - May 04, 2016
- LA Times - March 23, 2016
- Universal - January 06, 2016
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - November 01, 2015
- LA Times - September 26, 2015
- LA Times Sunday - September 28, 2014
- LA Times - January 19, 2014
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - January 17, 2014
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