Dictionary Entry
mettle
mettle is a 6-letter English word with 2 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; -- usually in a good sense. Face value is 8 in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
6 letters · Scrabble 8 · Words With Friends 10 · 2 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; -- usually in a good sense.
- 2noun
the courage to carry on
"he kept fighting on pure spunk"
"you haven't got the heart for baseball"
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