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Spirit (6)

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'spirit' is the definition.
(mettle is a kind of spirit)

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(Other definitions for mettle that I've seen before include "Inherent character - courage" , "Courage sounds like iron, for instance" , "'Nerve, heart, courage (6)'" , "Spirit and courage sound like iron, say" , "Temperament; courage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent, the Evening Standard and The Mirror.
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