The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STUMPIER
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The straight part
We know that "more short and fat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more short and fat = stumpier.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does STUMPIER mean?
STUMPIER adjective- Like or resembling a stump; short and cut off.
- Full of stumps.