Crossword clue

Stocky crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Stocky”, from 5–8 letters. The most likely answer is STURDY.

Top answer STURDY 6 letters · Strongly and solidly built

All answers for “Stocky”

AnswerLettersMeaning
5-letter answers
SQUAT 5 Short and thick
STOUT 5 Rather heavy in build
BURLY 5 Large and strong
SOLID 5 Firmly and strongly built
DUMPY 5 Short and stout
BEEFY 5 Muscular and heavily built
BROAD 5 Wide in build
HUSKY 5 Big and strong
6-letter answers
STURDY Best match 6 Strongly and solidly built
CHUNKY 6 Short and thick in build
STUBBY 6 Short and thick
STUMPY 6 Short and thick
PYKNIC 6 Technical term for a stocky build
7-letter answers
COMPACT 7 Small and solidly built
8-letter answers
THICKSET 8 Heavily and solidly built
HEAVYSET 8 Broad and strongly built

What does “Stocky” mean?

An adjective describing a person or animal that is short, broad and solidly built.

Solving tip

STURDY and SQUAT are the likeliest answers, with THICKSET the natural fit at eight letters. PYKNIC, a technical term for a short, rounded build, is a rare answer worth knowing for barred puzzles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Stocky"?

The most likely answer is STURDY (6 letters) — Strongly and solidly built. Other common answers are SQUAT (5), THICKSET (8), STOUT (5), BURLY (5).

How many letters are in the answer to "Stocky"?

Answers to "Stocky" range from 5–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.