| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| WIRY | Thin but strong |
| WIRY | Thin and strong |
| WIRY | Thin but tough. |
| PEN | Thin Lizzy: "I put ... to paper but I was frightened" |
| TOUGH | Strong but pliant. |
| WIRY | Lean but strong |
| WIRY | Not husky, but strong. |
| OXEN | Strong but dumb beasts |
| OXEN | Dumb but strong creatures |
| OXEN | They're strong, but stupid |
| IDEAS | "Gibraltar may be strong, but ... are impregnable": Emerson |
| GOTHMILK | "It builds strong bones, but who cares in this dark, dark world..." |
