Crossword Genius

Inner poise (4-9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

self-assurance

(Other definitions for self-assurance that I've seen before include "Confidence in one's own abilities" , "Confidence, assertiveness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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