Cryptic crossword clue
Presumably picking up nothing in fishing lure with plenty of grit? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word FEARLESSLY

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The straight part
We know that "with plenty of grit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with plenty of grit = fearlessly.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FEARLESSLY mean?

FEARLESSLY adverb
  1. In a fearless manner; without fear.

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