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Courage, resolve (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mettle

(Other definitions for mettle that I've seen before include "Courage sounds like iron, for instance" , "'Nerve, heart, courage (6)'" , "Spirit could sound like iron, say" , "Quality" , "Fortitude" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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