Large and muscular

Latest answer — August 20, 2026

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Clue decoded

BURLY is an adjective meaning large, heavily built, and muscular. It describes a person with a broad, powerful physique.

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A large, muscular person with a broad and powerful build.

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This clue's Thursday, August 20, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Scientist's workplace
  2. 4Best friend of Charlie Brown
  3. 6Looking for a fight, informally
  4. 7Turtle's hiding place
  5. 8Give an effort

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  1. 1Plant food?
  2. 2"Don't Look Back in ___" (Oasis hit)
  3. 3Large and muscular
  4. 4___ Vegas
  5. 5Note after do, re, mi, fa ...

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  1. 1. Scientist's workplace — Answer: LAB. Hint: Experiments and beakers are often found in this workplace. 🧪
  2. 4. Best friend of Charlie Brown — Answer: LINUS. Hint: Charlie Brown’s thoughtful friend is famous for carrying a security blanket. 🧸
  3. 6. Looking for a fight, informally — Answer: AGGRO. Hint: This slang term describes someone spoiling for a confrontation. 🥊
  4. 7. Turtle's hiding place — Answer: SHELL. Hint: A turtle retreats into this hard protective home. 🐢
  5. 8. Give an effort — Answer: TRY. Hint: Use this verb when you make an attempt. 💪

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  1. 1. Plant food? — Answer: LIGHT. Hint: Plants use this from the sun to help make their food. ☀️
  2. 2. "Don't Look Back in ___" (Oasis hit) — Answer: ANGER. Hint: Complete this Oasis title about refusing to dwell on resentment. 🎵
  3. 3. Large and muscular — Answer: BURLY. Hint: This adjective describes someone broad, sturdy, and powerfully built. 💪
  4. 4. ___ Vegas — Answer: LAS. Hint: Think of the Spanish word meaning “the” that commonly precedes this famous gambling city 🎰
  5. 5. Note after do, re, mi, fa ... — Answer: SOL. Hint: In solfège, this note follows fa. 🎼

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The answer to “Large and muscular” in the New York Times Mini crossword is BURLY — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 20, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Large and muscular” answer

BURLY (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “Large and muscular”?

The answer is BURLY, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Large and muscular”?

5 letters: BURLY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 20, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Large and muscular” have a different answer?

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