What does the cryptic crossword clue "Courage shown by former King going to Troy (4)" mean?

The definition is "Courage". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GRI (synonym="King George I") + T (synonym="Troy, as in weights") = GRIT; definition: "Courage" The answer is GRIT.

Courage shown by former King going to Troy (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29651 | 19 Across | 2025-03-25 flower

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