The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word HEFTY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result HEFTY
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The straight part
We know that "stout" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stout = hefty.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HEFTY mean?
HEFTY adjective- Heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive.
- Strong; bulky.
- (of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.
- Heavy, weighing a lot.
- (of a number or amount) Large.