Well-built and rough-looking (6)

I believe the answer is:

rugged

(Other definitions for rugged that I've seen before include "Hardy or craggy" , "Rough or unpolished" , "Having toughness and determination" , "wearing a wig?" , "Rocky - rough - hard" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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