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Where short, chunky types sit on their heels (5)

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I believe the answer is:

squat

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'where short chunky' is the definition.
'squat' can be an answer for 'chunky' (synonyms). I am not certain of the 'where short' bit.

'types sit on their heels' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'on' could be 'at' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'at' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for squat that I've seen before include "Illegal occupation of premises" , "Building occupied illegally" , "Occupy unlawfully; dumpy" , "short but well-filled?" , "hunch" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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