The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DRIPPY
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result DRIPPY
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The straight part
We know that "Rather weak" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rather weak = drippy.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DRIPPY mean?
DRIPPY adjective- Dripping or tending to drip.
- Rainy or wet.
- Maudlin, tiresome or annoying;