__ and hearty (in good shape) (4)

I believe the answer is:

hale

(Other definitions for hale that I've seen before include "Well" , "Sound of body" , "Showing vigorous good health" , "Strong and healthy" , "Healthy and robust" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the Newsday.com.

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