Cryptic crossword clue
Sturdy farm animals at back of butchery 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word STOCKY

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We know that "Sturdy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sturdy = stocky.
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What does STOCKY mean?

STOCKY adjective
  1. (of a person or an animal) Sturdy; solidly built; heavy and compact.

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