What does the cryptic crossword clue "Faced stalker from time to time displaying nerve (6)" mean?

The definition is "nerve". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MET (synonym="faced") + TLE (synonym="letters 2, 4 and 6 [from time to time] of S T A L K E R") = METTLE; definition: "nerve" The answer is METTLE.

Faced stalker from time to time displaying nerve (6)

Independent Cryptic #11849 | 10 Across | 2024-10-01 flower

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