Crossword Genius

(True) strength of character (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

grit

(Other definitions for grit that I've seen before include "Persevering courage" , "Fortitude" , "called for on icy roads" , "Determination - small bits of stone" , "Coarse stone or sand" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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