Cryptic crossword clue
Feeble, like an old reaper, might you say? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SICKLY

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The straight part
We know that "Feeble" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case feeble = sickly.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SICKLY mean?

SICKLY verb
  1. To make (something) sickly.
  2. To become sickly.
SICKLY adjective
  1. Frequently ill or in poor health.
  2. Not in good health; (somewhat) sick.
  3. (of a plant) Characterized by poor or unhealthy growth.
  4. Appearing ill, infirm or unhealthy; giving the appearance of illness.
  5. Shedding a relatively small amount of light; (of light) not very bright.
  6. Lacking intensity or vigour.
  7. Associated with poor moral or mental well-being.
  8. Tending to produce nausea.
  9. Overly sweet.
  10. Marked by the occurrence of illness or disease (of a period of time).
  11. Tending to produce disease or poor health.
SICKLY adverb
  1. In a sick manner; in a way that reflects or causes sickness.

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