Short and stout (6)
I believe the answer is:
stocky
(Other definitions for stocky that I've seen before include "Heavily built" , "Short and solidly built" , "Short but well-built" , "Short and sturdy" , "Of short and solid stature" .)
I believe the answer is:
stocky
(Other definitions for stocky that I've seen before include "Heavily built" , "Short and solidly built" , "Short but well-built" , "Short and sturdy" , "Of short and solid stature" .)