4
potent(adjective, strong, sound, tough, heavy)
4
strong(adjective, set, hard, sound, tough)
4
tough(adjective, strong, hard, sound, continue)
3
hale(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
3
hard(adjective, set, strong, tough, continue)
3
hardy(adjective, set, strong, hard, sound)
3
horny
3
rugged(adjective, set, strong, hard, sound)
3
stalwart(adjective, strong, hard, sound, tough)
2
concrete
2
dense(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough)
2
flinty(adjective, strong, hard, firm, solid)
2
forceful(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
2
forcible(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
2
hard-bitten(adjective, strong, hard, continue, solid)
2
hearty(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
2
lusty(adjective, strong, hard, solid, stiff)
2
mighty(adjective, strong, hard, sound, tough)
2
obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
2
obstinate(adjective, tough, firm, fixed, serious)
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