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Courage needed on icy roads (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

grit

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(Other definitions for grit that I've seen before include "Hard particles for firmness of character" , "Gumption or small pieces of stone" , "called for on icy roads" , "Determination - small stones" , "Pluck; sand particles" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and the Evening Standard.
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