Dictionary Check: grit

"grit" is a valid word!

Scrabble 5 points
Words with Friends 6 points

Definition

noun

a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone

Synonyms:
noun

fortitude and determination

Example: "he didn't have the guts to try it"
verb

cover with a grit

Example: "grit roads"
verb

clench together

Example: "grit one's teeth"

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