Particles of stone, sand etc (4)

I believe the answer is:

grit

(Other definitions for grit that I've seen before include "Guts and gumption" , "Small particles of stone or sand" , "Fortitude" , "Gravelly courage" , "Particles of stone/sand" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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