Stokes tricking Beefy (9)

I believe the answer is:

strapping

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'beefy' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for strapping that I've seen before include "Burly" , "Tying up" , "Robust" , "Big" , "Brawny" .)

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