Upper body muscle, for short Crossword Clue

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Upper body muscle, for short Crossword Answer

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DELT

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

MUSCLE (noun)
1. possessing muscular strength
2. one of the contractile organs of the body
MUSCLE (verb)
1. make one’s way by force
SHORT (adjective)
1. of insufficient quantity to meet a need
2. marked by rude or peremptory shortness
SHORT (verb)
1. cheat someone by not returning him enough money
2. create a short circuit in
SHORT (adverb)
1. at a disadvantage
2. quickly and without warning
SHORT (noun)
1. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base
2. accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference

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DELT
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Hint 3: Anagram

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