Had the guts (5)
I believe the answer is:
dared
'had the guts' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for dared that I've seen before include "Took a risk" , "Had the courage (to do something)" , "was bold enough" , "Challenged (to a deed)" , "Was brave enough" .)