__ as a rock (well-built) (5)

I believe the answer is:

solid

(Other definitions for solid that I've seen before include "Firm - three-dimensional" , "Not hollow or liquid" , "Dense" , "Shape with three dimensions" , "Weighty" .)

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

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