__ and hearty (in good health) (4)

I believe the answer is:

hale

(Other definitions for hale that I've seen before include "Sound of body" , "Healthy and hearty" , "Well" , "Strong and healthy" , "Showing vigorous good health" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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