Crossword puzzle clue "skinny but strong"

Skinny but strong

Strong breeze— strong drink

"Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak" writer

Strong poker hand ... or what the starts of the starred entries are, spelling-wise (but not sound-wise!)

"It builds strong bones, but who cares in this dark, dark world..."

"Gibraltar may be strong, but ___ are impregnable": Emerson

Dumb but strong creatures

Delayed but finally strong reaction