Bit the bullet, so to speak (5)
I believe the answer is:
dared
(Other definitions for dared that I've seen before include "was bold enough" , "Had the nerve to" , "Challenged (to a deed)" , "Took a risk" , "Goaded" .)
I believe the answer is:
dared
(Other definitions for dared that I've seen before include "was bold enough" , "Had the nerve to" , "Challenged (to a deed)" , "Took a risk" , "Goaded" .)