Have the moxie is an idiom that means to have courage, determination, and confidence. It is derived from the Yiddish word 'mokh' which means 'POWER'. The term has been used since the early 1900s and is often used to describe someone who is brave and willing to take risks. The crossword solution for this term is DARE, which is a verb meaning to have the courage to do something despite the risk or danger involved.