The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word METTLE , but the solution may also be ARES which is one of the most recent solution (2025 in LA Times).
Fighting spirit crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| METTLE | 43 % | 6 |
| GAMENESS | 14 % | 8 |
| MORALE | 14 % | 6 |
| ARES | 14 % | 4 |
| PLUCK | 14 % | 5 |
Why may ARES be the right solution?
The clue "Fighting spirit?" is a wordplay clue where "Fighting spirit" refers to the Greek god of war, Ares. So, the answer "ARES" fits the clue as it directly corresponds to the concept of a fighting spirit.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Fighting spirit
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- fight
- fighting
- combat
- struggle
- strife
- warfighting
- fight to the finish
- fighting stick
- stickfighting
- shootfighting
- swordfighting
- fighting words
Crossword Answer definitions
METTLE noun- A quality of endurance and courage.
- Good temperament and character.
- Metal; a metallic substance.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result METTLE
- Fortitude
- Heart
- Inner fiber
- Spunk
- Fiber
- Courage to carry on
- Strength of spirit
- Pluck
- Moxie
- It's tested in battles
More clues leading to the result GAMENESS
More clues leading to the result MORALE
- Group spirit
- Base attitude?
- It might need to be lifted in the military
- Espirit de corps
- Strength of spirit
- Team spirit
- Esprit de corps
- Psychological-warfare target
- Team self-esteem
- Frame of mind
More clues leading to the result ARES
- He means war
- Bellicose god
- God of war
- Greek god of war
- Son of Zeus
- War god
- Warring Olympian
- Mars' counterpart
- Mythical hawk
- Son of Hera