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Courage from dirt (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

grit

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This could be a double definition.

'courage' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'dirt' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both substances as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'from' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for grit that I've seen before include "Fragments to sprinkle on roads" , "Gravelly courage" , "Pluck; sand particles" , "Grains of rock or sand" , "Small hard particles - courage" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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