Great volumes

TOMES

Think of weighty books often found in libraries or scholarly collections, especially those that might require two hands to hold comfortably.

"Great volumes" is a straightforward clue where "volumes" hints at books, and "great" suggests they’re large or important. The answer is "TOMES," which refers to thick, scholarly books—often used to describe weighty or authoritative texts. There’s no hidden wordplay here; it’s a direct definition where the clue’s phrasing leads you to the more formal term for big books.